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    Dykes on Bikes: Kelly B.

    Dykes on Bikes: Kelly B.

    Dykes on Bikes: Tales from Two Wheels Decades ago, I found the quote to live my life by: “Riding on a motorcycle can make you feel joyous, powerful, peaceful, frightened,…

    Beg, Borrow, or Steal

    Beg, Borrow, or Steal

    By Dr. Tim Seelig– Have you ever wanted something bad enough to beg, borrow, or steal to get it? Be honest! It’s actually quite a good exercise. Take a moment…

    Donna’s Chronicles, “We remember a time when going out meant a carefully scheduled series of appearances…”

    Donna’s Chronicles, “We remember a time when going out meant a carefully scheduled series of appearances…”

    By Donna Sachet– We remember a time when going out meant a carefully scheduled series of appearances, sometimes as many as 4–5 places in a single night, sometimes with a…

    Black From the Future

    Black From the Future

    By Jewelle Gomez– In 1984, a year that has become iconic when considering speculation about the future of our planet, I saw the quixotic John Sayles film The Brother From…

    Navigating Intersectionality: Being an LGBTQ+ Person of Color

    Navigating Intersectionality: Being an LGBTQ+ Person of Color

    By Eduardo Morales, Ph.D.– Managing various identities involves complex dynamics that we are just beginning to understand and identify. Various authors have discussed acculturation and assimilation and have done so…

    Black History Month Is Radical

    Black History Month Is Radical

    By Imani Rupert-Gordon– February is replete with obligatory Black History Month statements coming from corporations to politicians who actively work against Black communities most of the year and think of…

    Eat, Drink, Repeat at Oakland Restaurant Week: March 18–27

    Eat, Drink, Repeat at Oakland Restaurant Week: March 18–27

    By David Landis– When it comes to great dining, many folks choose the well-known scene in San Francisco for its diversity, quality, and reputation. But Oakland, our neighbor across the…

    Sister Dana sez, “Besides getting a good deal on mattresses, exactly WHAT was the purpose of PRESIDENTS’ DAY anyway?!”

    Sister Dana sez, “Besides getting a good deal on mattresses, exactly WHAT was the purpose of PRESIDENTS’ DAY anyway?!”

    Words of Wisdumb from a Fun Nun– By Sister Dana Van Iquity– Sister Dana sez, “Besides getting a good deal on mattresses, exactly WHAT was the purpose of PRESIDENTS’ DAY…

    Oscar Nominations 2022

    Oscar Nominations 2022

    By Jan Wahl– Why am I happy about the 2022 Oscar nominations? Four of my favorite movies of the year were nominated! My expectations were low, since I have adult,…

    New Film Chronicles the Bond Between Strangers

    New Film Chronicles the Bond Between Strangers

    By Gary M. Kramer– The title of a new film, Compartment No. 6, refers to the second-class berth on a train that travels from Moscow to Murmansk. It is a…