San Francisco Bay Times Among Small Businesses Approved for Legacy Business Registry
Seven businesses, including the San Francisco Bay Times, were unanimously approved by the San Francisco Small Business Commission on April 26 for the Legacy Business Registry. The Registry recognizes longstanding, community-serving businesses as valuable assets to the city. The following six businesses, with owners’ names mentioned, are…
Margaret Cho Gives a Voice to the ‘Mortal Minority’ in New Project
Through hard work and seemingly endless talent, Margaret Cho has earned success as a comedian, actor, musician, entrepreneur, and artist. With so much accomplishment in her creative life, the San Francisco-born star also somehow still finds time to support the causes that are important to her. For…
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.…
Margaret Cho Reveals Women She Admires
For the recent “Divas & Drinks @ The Academy” event, activist and renowned entertainer Margaret Cho revealed some of the many women who have inspired her and whom she admires. More about Margaret: https://margaretcho.com/ Photo by Sergio Garcia…
Features
Donna’s Chronicles, “As we write this issue’s column, the San Francisco Bay Times joins the list of Legacy Businesses in San Francisco…”
By Donna Sachet– As we write this issue’s column, the San Francisco Bay Times joins the list of Legacy Businesses in…
Adventures of a Lefty Lesbian
By Robert Holgate and Jennifer Kroot– “The lesbians have disappeared,” notes Pam David, the lifelong civil rights activist and organizer, who…
This Lesbian-Owned Paper You’re Reading Is a Certified San Francisco Legend
By Andrea Shorter– “Legacy Businesses are the soul of the city. Preserving Legacy Businesses is critical to maintaining the unique character…
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