Niko Clark - The Tenderloin Voice

Issue 2 of the Tenderloin Voice zine has hit the shelves!

Thanks to new distribution partners, you can get the zine at more locations.

Laura Wenus Apr 14, 2026

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Help us meet our neighbors for Local News Day

If you’re reading this, you can support the Tenderloin Voice without spending a dime.

Laura Wenus, Daphne Magnawa, Noah Arroyo Apr 9, 2026

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This play captures the Tenderloin’s soul — then and now

“The Compton’s Cafeteria Riot” sells out nearly every week. One community organizer reflects on why that is.

Laura Wenus Apr 7, 2026

Niko Clark is a writer based in San Francisco. A recent graduate from UC Berkeley, he’s previously written for The Daily Californian’s blog and opinion sections. He intends to pursue his Master of Arts later this fall.

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A nighttime photo of the Golden Gate Theatre, on Taylor Street near Market Street in San Francisco.

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I was ashamed of living in the Tenderloin. Not anymore.

The neighborhood’s bad reputation made Niko embarrassed to admit it was home. His grandma and others helped change his mind.

Niko Clark Mar 24, 2026