In Memoriam: Alvin H. Baum, Jr. (1930–2021)
Alvin H. Baum, Jr., passed away on March 28, 2021. He was 90 years old, and died of natural causes in his sleep. Alvin (Al) was born September 7, 1930, in Chicago’s Hyde Park, but grew up in Highland Park, a Chicago suburb, with his younger brother, David.…
Celebrating 20 Years of Trans Artistry and Community: Fresh Meat Productions and the Trans Arts Revolution
It is a tremendous accomplishment for any nonprofit arts group to make it to the 20-year mark. But when the group is a transgender arts organization whose dual mandate is to lift up the extraordinary artistry of trans communities while simultaneously battling discrimination, censorship, and exclusion ……
Trailblazing Winemaker Theodora Lee and the Little Grape That Could
By Liam P. Mayclem– “My Papa told me, ‘Be the best you can be, whatever it is; a garbage collector, be the best at it; a nurse, be the best. I am making wine and I am striving for it to be the best it can be.…
The Equality Act: ‘Equal Dignity in the Eyes of the Law’
By Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis– Seventeen years ago this month—February 2004—San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom made history when he burst open the doors of City Hall for LGBTIQ couples to be able to marry. When we said, “I do,” we felt something transform within us. We…
SF Pride Plans for 2021 Revealed by Executive Director Fred Lopez
Nearly a year ago today, San Francisco Mayor London Breed along with Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, San Francisco Pride, the Office of Transgender Initiatives, and other city officials kicked off what they anticipated would be a year of major festivities in celebration of the 50th anniversary of SF…
Ms. Billie Cooper, Community Activist, on #TDOV2021 and #VaccinateSF
Ms. Billie Cooper, Tenderloin Community Activist and founder of TransLife, is calling on all trans people to get vaccinated when they are eligible. She walks the talk too, as she has been vaccinated. Show your pride! Get vaccinated.…
Features
We Hear You Knocking, Sister Park Cannon
By Andrea Shorter– With the opening of the trial of the century underway, including the emotional testimonials of affected, traumatized witnesses…
Letting Go
By Jennifer Kroot– On March 28th, philanthropist Al Baum passed away at home. His husband Robert Holgate was by his side,…
Xulhaz Mannan: ‘We Belong to This World’
By Dr. Bill Lipsky– Five years ago this month, on April 25, 2016, terrorists disguised as deliverymen arrived at the apartment…
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