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    The First California Statewide Recognition of Transgender History Month

    The First California Statewide Recognition of Transgender History Month

    The Transgender District—the first legally recognized transgender district in the world—recently announced the first California statewide recognition of Transgender History Month this August 2024. The historic celebration honors the significant…

    My Favorite French Restaurants in the Bay Area

    My Favorite French Restaurants in the Bay Area

    By Liam Mayclem– From bistros to brasseries, cafés to creperies, the Bay Area has them all, giving foodies their desired French culinary fix. I lived in France for just under…

    Finding Paris in San Francisco

    Finding Paris in San Francisco

    By Helene Wenzel and Abby Zimberg– We are Francophiles, lovers of (almost) all things French! We were overjoyed to watch the Opening of the 2024 Olympics held in Paris. For…

    An Eye for the Personal in Paris

    An Eye for the Personal in Paris

    Although decades have passed since her early career days as a collegiate volleyball coach, San Francisco Bay Times supporter Dr. Susan “Sue” Bethanis was drawn to the Paris Olympic Games…

    Pride House at Paris 2024

    Pride House at Paris 2024

    The organizations Pride House and Fier Play are the primary forces behind Pride House at Paris 2024. Venues like this welcome LGBTIQ+ athletes, fans, and their allies, providing a welcoming…

    Opening Ceremonies Official Watch Party with NBC Bay Area & Bay Area Sports Organizing Committee

    Opening Ceremonies Official Watch Party with NBC Bay Area & Bay Area Sports Organizing Committee

    Beth Schnitzer of SpritzSF, who has been covering Paris 2024 for the San Francisco Bay Times, was among those at the Opening Ceremonies Official Watch Party with NBC Bay Area…

    What a Difference a Day Makes

    What a Difference a Day Makes

    By Joanie Juster– These past couple of weeks, I’ve been hearing Dinah Washington’s voice in my head, crooning her classic ballad, “What a difference a day makes—24 little hours ……

    Marching in Berlin for Democracy and Diversity

    Marching in Berlin for Democracy and Diversity

    By Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis– From 1961 to 1989, a wall divided Berlin into two cities: West and East, one capitalist and democratic, and the other Soviet-dominated. Countless people…

    Two Welcome Surprises in New Vehicles

    Two Welcome Surprises in New Vehicles

    By Philip Ruth– Life has its surprises. For instance, it’s surprising that polls show a near-tie between two presidential candidates, when one of them is a convicted felon with no…

    Schools Should Be Safe Spaces for All Students

    Schools Should Be Safe Spaces for All Students

    By Phil Ting– a parent, I think it’s important for children to be able to freely explore their interests. Schools can provide nurturing environments where students can learn, grow, and…