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    Preview of Soirée 2023 with Event Co-Hosts Honey Mahogany and Sister Roma

    Preview of Soirée 2023 with Event Co-Hosts Honey Mahogany and Sister Roma

    By Rebecca Rolfe– In celebration of the SF LGBT Center’s 21st Anniversary Soirée, I recently sat down with this year’s returning co-hosts, Sister Roma and Honey Mahogany, to catch up…

    Donna’s Chronicles, “Chilly weather on Friday…”

    Donna’s Chronicles, “Chilly weather on Friday…”

    By Donna Sachet– Chilly weather on Friday, March 24, did not impede a spirited group from gathering in the sprawling patio of The Academy for another successful Divas & Drinks,…

    Taking on Big Oil in California

    Taking on Big Oil in California

    By Assemblymember Phil Ting– For years, Big Oil has been ripping off Californians, and enough is enough. It is time to hold the oil industry accountable and stop price gouging…

    Oakland Opens Doors to Millions of Dollars for Affordable Housing

    Oakland Opens Doors to Millions of Dollars for Affordable Housing

    By Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland City Councilmember At-Large– On March 21, the Oakland City Council passed two resolutions to improve the landscape of affordable housing in our community. The first resolution,…

    AGUILAS 2023 Spring Retreat for Latinx LGBTQ+

    By Eduardo Morales, Ph.D.– AGUILAS in San Francisco received three years of funding by the California Office of AIDS to enhance its HIV/AIDS services. 2023 marks the third year of…

    We Have Always Been

    We Have Always Been

    In the first half of the 20th century, the North Beach neighborhood was a major hub of LGBTQ and bohemian life, including bars, restaurants, and other social spaces. Venues like…

    Andrew Rawson’s Legacy

    Andrew Rawson’s Legacy

    By Kate Brown, Ph.D.– While the rain over the past couple of months was greatly needed to replenish the aquifers and reservoirs, we welcome the sun and warmer weather that…

    Joan Jett and the Blackhearts to Headline Dan Ashley’s Annual Rock the CASA Charity Concert on April 15

    Joan Jett and the Blackhearts to Headline Dan Ashley’s Annual Rock the CASA Charity Concert on April 15

    After two years of virtual concerts, long-time ABC7 News anchor Dan Ashley is back with an in-person charity event to benefit Bay Area children in need. The San Francisco Bay Times recently asked Ashley to…

    Saints + Sinners Festival Celebrates 20 Years

    Saints + Sinners Festival Celebrates 20 Years

    By Michele Karlsberg– Michele Karlsberg: The Saints + Sinners Festival (SAS), an annual LGBTQ+ literary festival, ran concurrently with The Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival from March 24-26, 2023, marking its 20th…

    Luna Bar & Restaurant: A Favored Neighborhood Destination

    Luna Bar & Restaurant: A Favored Neighborhood Destination

    By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet– Looking for a neighborhood restaurant gem that’s worthy can often be a challenge. There are numerous “grab and go” places, or the fine dining…