By Dr. Bill Lipsky Whether they believed he was a creative spirit, a colorful nonconformist, or a kooky eccentric, everyone thought Chester Alan Arthur III, known to everyone as Gavin,…
By Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis With this year’s theme of San Francisco Pride, “A Celebration of Diversity,” we are thrilled to celebrate a great leap forward in the worldwide…
By Assemblymember Phil Ting Fifty years ago this month, the United States Supreme Court overturned state laws restricting interracial marriage. This got me thinking—where will we stand when we observe…
By Zoe Dunning House of Cards Season 5 is out on Netflix. I’m only half way through the season, so no spoiler alerts, please. The primary story line so far…
Through August 20 at the de Young The Summer of Love Experience: Art, Fashion, and Rock & Roll at the de Young in Golden Gate Park commemorates an “only in…
Flowers power the night this summer as the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park becomes the canvas for an elegant light art installation that honors San Francisco’s city-wide celebration…
By Dr. Betty L. Sullivan (Editor’s Note: Carolyn Ellis Staton, former provost at the University of Mississippi, was married to William “Bill” Staton for 33 years. She is referred to in this story…
By Sister Dana Van Iquity of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Welcome to San Francisco Pride, where every identity, gender, kink and kind are celebrated! Hundreds of thousands of visitors from…
The San Francisco Bay Times is honored to be a sponsor of the Soul of Pride Stage and Village at San Francisco Pride. The Soul of Pride events collectively have…
By Gary M. Kramer– There are only a few days left in this year’s Frameline Film Festival, but there are still some great shorts, features, and docs to catch before…
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