Skin on Market: A Beacon of Inclusivity and Community Support in the Castro
Photos by David Michael By Leon Shannon– My journey with skincare has been marked by struggles, triumphs, and a profound commitment to empowering others on their own unique paths to healthy, radiant skin. Originating from Michigan and raised in the vibrant East Bay, I had an initial…
From Stonewall to ‘I Do’: Celebrating San Francisco’s Winter of Love 20 Years Later
By John Lewis and Stuart Gaffney– It was 20 years ago this month when Gavin Newsom burst open the doors of San Francisco City Hall for all loving, committed LGBTIQ couples to marry, commencing the city’s historic “Winter of Love.” Over 8,000 queer people from 46 states…
The History of Castro and Market and Plans for Its Future
What is now Harvey Milk Plaza has served as a portal to the region for well over a century. Even before Castro Street existed—named after politician José Castro 1808–1860—working class families had already begun to settle on the slopes of Twin Peaks, with what is now Castro…
LGBTQIA+ Older Adults in California
By Dr. Marcy Adelman– We are at a critical moment that will impact the health and well-being of our community for generations to come. The California Department of Aging, in partnership with a coalition of LGBTQ+ community organizations and researchers, has launched the first statewide survey on LGBTQ+ midlife and older…
The Most LGBTQ-Friendly Countries for San Francisco Travelers
For those with the desire, ability, and means, traveling for pleasure is a priority seemingly more so than ever now. Traveling is on the rise all across the U.S. and particularly among San Francisco residents. According to the U.S. Travel Association, air travel demand has been up…
Renée Lubin and Dr. Dee Spencer Performing Aretha’s ‘Dr. Feelgood’
On February 23, 2024, one of the largest gatherings of LGBTQ+ Black women leaders and allies in the state took place as the San Francisco Bay Times and The Academy SF honored leaders from throughout the Bay Area—and Wine Country too—for Black History Month. The evening included…
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How a Lifetime of Tech Keeps Me Popping
By NaNoshka “Nosh” Johnson– The importance of the internet as a business tool cannot be denied. When used correctly, it can…
Citizenship Fragility
By Derek Barnes– Over the last eight years and primarily during election season, political pundits and leaders have tried to gain…
Lessons From the 2022 U.S. Trans Survey Preliminary Report
By Pau Crego– Earlier this month, the National Center for Transgender Equality published a preliminary report on the 2022 U.S. Trans…
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