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    Reflections on the 2025 EL*C Lesbian Conference in Rome

    Reflections on the 2025 EL*C Lesbian Conference in Rome

    By Selisse Berry– I was delighted to spend my birthday this year with good friends in Rome, Italy, as nearly 800 lesbians gathered for the EL*C (Europe and Central Asia)…

    ‘Queer Joy Is Resistance’: A Rallying Cry Reminding Us That Our Solidarity Can Lead to Progress

    ‘Queer Joy Is Resistance’: A Rallying Cry Reminding Us That Our Solidarity Can Lead to Progress

    By Suzanne Ford– As we prepare to celebrate the 55th Annual San Francisco LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration and Parade, I want to take a moment to reflect on where we’ve been,…

    Donna’s Chronicles, “Dr. Jerome Goldstein & Tom Taylor…”

    Donna’s Chronicles, “Dr. Jerome Goldstein & Tom Taylor…”

    By Donna Sachet– Dr. Jerome Goldstein & Tom Taylor will long be remembered for their legendary house parties for the SF Gay Men’s Chorus, the Pride Band, and many other…

    Freedom to Love Sculpture Depicts Rainbow Flag Visionary Gilbert Baker and Supporters Tom Taylor and Jerry Goldstein

    Freedom to Love Sculpture Depicts Rainbow Flag Visionary Gilbert Baker and Supporters Tom Taylor and Jerry Goldstein

    “First Lady of the Castro” Donna Sachet welcomed guests to the unveiling at Napa Valley College on Friday, May 9, 2025, of the Freedom to Love bronze sculpture by artist…

    Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

    Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

    The San Francisco Bay Times extends special thanks and appreciation to all those who contributed their time, expertise, and funding support for the “Celebrating LGBTQ+ AAPI Women Leaders and Allies”…

    Honorees of the Inaugural Celebration of AAPI LGBTQ+ Women Leaders and Allies

    Honorees of the Inaugural Celebration of AAPI LGBTQ+ Women Leaders and Allies

    The first ever Celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) LGBTQ+ Women Leaders and Allies produced by the San Francisco Bay Times was held at Catch in the Castro…

    Benito Skinner Talks About Overcompensating

    Benito Skinner Talks About Overcompensating

    By Gary M. Kramer– Now available on Prime Video is the addictive new series Overcompensating, which chronicles a year of change in the life of Benny Scanlon (creator Benito Skinner),…

    Frameline49 Launch Party

    Frameline49 Launch Party

    Frameline Photography by Pat Mazzera The theme “The World Is Watching” and the full schedule for Frameline49 were announced during a release party held at Oasis on Tuesday, May 13.…

    Michaiel Patrick Bovenes Creates Safe Spaces Where Gay Men Can Build Meaningful Connections

    Michaiel Patrick Bovenes Creates Safe Spaces Where Gay Men Can Build Meaningful Connections

    By Sir Kippy Marks– In every community, love manifests through gatherings, performances, fundraisers, protests, and countless unseen acts of kindness. These daily expressions of love often go unnoticed, yet they…

    Sister Dana sez, “Happy MEMORIAL DAY 2025 to everyone!”

    Sister Dana sez, “Happy MEMORIAL DAY 2025 to everyone!”

    By Sister Dana Van Iquity– Sister Dana sez, “Happy MEMORIAL DAY 2025 to everyone! This will be a solemn occasion dedicated to honoring the men and women who gave their…