Shamann Walton
speaker
1,476 appearances
23 recordings
1 series
first heard Jan 2026
last heard 4d ago
Shamann Walton’s voice in public audio — every appearance, attributed to the second.
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recordings per month · last 12 monthsRecordings per month over the last 12 months — 23 in all, peaking in Jun 2026 with 5.
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Batters Up, Guns Down is helping shape a future where our youth feel supported, valued, and inspired.
So today, we recognize the Batters Up, Guns Down movement for their commitment to bringing communities together, providing positive opportunities for youth, and working every day towards safer neighborhoods and brighter futures for us all.
Thank you for leading with heart and for building community
and for proving that when we come together, great things happen.
Thank you, Madam Clerk.
Colleagues, today we honor and remember the life of Chris A. Wayne, a son of San Francisco, raised in Bayview-Hunters Point, whose life reflected a deep commitment to family, education, music, and uplifting people around him.
Chris grew up and attended schools in SFUSD, including Portolo Elementary School, Aptos Middle School, and Woodrow Wilson High School.
Even as a young person, he stood out for his determination and talent.
He was an avid basketball and chess player, and in 1981, he served as a starting point guard for the Woodrow Wilson School Varsity Basketball Championship Team.
But Chris's impact extended far beyond the court or the classroom.
In Bayview Hunters Point, he was known as a mentor and a guiding presence for young people and community.
He shared his time and his gifts, teaching young people how to dance, introducing them to musical instruments, and encouraging them to stay in school and believe in their futures.
He understood that sometimes all a young person needs is someone who sees their potential and helps them nurture it.
Chris was also a gifted musician who mastered both the drums and keyboard.
His talent and creativity helped him shape the sound and culture of San Francisco's hip hop and R&B scene.
Through his work as a producer and lyricist,
He contributed to the success and legacy of artists and groups such as Conscious Daughters, Too Short, The Whispers, and The Shocking MCs, along with many other local artists whose career he helped inspire and launch.
Chris carried the spirit and creativity of San Francisco with him wherever he went, performing in musical shows and concerts across the US, and yet he always remained deeply connected to the city that raised him.
Chris will be remembered as a pioneer of San Francisco music and a beloved member of his community.
A loving, caring, and charismatic soul who believed in people and invested in the next generation.
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