By Sister Dana Van Iquity– Sister Dana sez, “May I be the first to wish you a Happy VALENTINE’S DAY, although this is really just a Hallmark Greeting Cards way of exploiting a monk…
The Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair, which takes place annually on the weekend before Chinese New Year Day, was again for 2025 held in San Francisco’s Chinatown on Grant,…
Presented by Castro French Bistro & San Francisco Bay Times Welcoming hugs, big smiles, and conversation backed by live music by Dr. Dee Spencer combined to create a reunion vibe…
By Elisa Quinzi– The planet Mars is beaming at extra wattage now, activating our inner warrior. We are being prodded to take a stand for something. Pioneering astrologer Dane Rudhyar…
Here are two of the many pets now available for adoption at Oakland Animal Services (OAS): Meet Beret, a 6-month-old sweetheart with a heart full of love! At 31 pounds,…
Janet Jackson, Madonna, Quincy Jones, and Jimmy Buffett all have one powerhouse artist in common, Nadirah Shakoor. This unforgettably soulful and sultry singer performed with these memorable greats and is…
By Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis– I still remember the first time I visited Thailand, now over 40 years ago. I was on my way back to the U.S. after…
Photos by Rink Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS) held their 14th annual Two-Spirit Powwow on February 1, 2025, at Fort Mason Center’s Festival Pavilion. The always powerful and uplifting…
“In our world, divide and conquer must become define and empower.”—Audre Lorde The great poet and activist Audre Lorde (1934–1992) often spoke about the importance of self-definition and self-empowerment. Regarding…
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