Business Grants and More to Empower LGBTQ+ Black Women
“In our world, divide and conquer must become define and empower.”—Audre Lorde The great poet and activist Audre Lorde (1934–1992) often spoke about the importance of self-definition and self-empowerment. Regarding the former, she said, “If I didn’t define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other…
Reflections on Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s Inaugural Prayer Service Address
By The Venerable Reverend Miguel Bustos– The words of The Right Reverend Mariann Budde, Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of Washington, during the inaugural prayer service at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., are etched in my memory as a profound moment of truth-telling and prophetic witness.…
Full Transcript of the 2025 Inauguration Prayer Service Address by the Rt. Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde, the Bishop of Washington
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of all our hearts be acceptable in your sight, oh God, for you are our strength and our Redeemer. Amen. Please be seated. Again, my warm welcome to all who have gathered in this House of prayer for…
Rafael Mandelman’s Life in Photos
Images by Rink (1970s–1980s Photos Provided by Rafael Mandelman) Rafael Mandelman, a former San Francisco Bay Times columnist, on January 8, 2025, was elected unanimously as the President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. He is the third LGBTQ+ Board President, and the first such president…
Behind the Scenes at Rialto Cinemas With Director Ky J. Boyd
Ky J. Boyd and his husband Michael O’Rand, plus COO Roxanne Goodfellow and the rest of their hardworking team, are the magic makers behind the scenes at Rialto Cinemas. Boyd serves as the Director of the three-theater chain while O’Rand is the CFO. Recently Boyd, who owns…
Grand Reopening of Mollie Stone’s Castro
Mollie Stone’s Castro, a family-run grocery store that’s been open in the San Francisco neighborhood since 2009, held a Grand Reopening celebration on the morning of January 17, 2025, after months of extensive renovations. The moment of its reopening was captured in a short clip taken by…
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Iowayna Peña Advances Equity and Inclusion in San Francisco
On January 15, 2025, the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) Executive Director Sarah Dennis Phillips announced the appointment of…
Grammy Nominee Nadirah Shakoor: ‘Walking in the Light of Grace, Gratitude, and Endless Possibilities’
Janet Jackson, Madonna, Quincy Jones, and Jimmy Buffett all have one powerhouse artist in common, Nadirah Shakoor. This unforgettably soulful and…
The Triumph of Love in Thailand
By Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis– I still remember the first time I visited Thailand, now over 40 years ago. I…
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