By Joanie Juster– There are people who change your life from the very moment you meet them. Cleve Jones is one of those people. Mind you, he was already “the”…
By Dr. Tim Seelig– How do you honor an LGBTQ+ hero who has had books and articles written about him, movies and documentaries made about his life, and more plaques…
By Honey Mahogany– Trans women of color and queer women have always been at the forefront of LGBTQ liberation. Back before it was called the Gay Liberation Front, it was…
By Elisa Quinzi– We have a unique opportunity to release our ghosts of the past, and step confidently forward with trust in something bigger. By relaxing our grip, we allow…
Dr. Bill Lipsky– Michael G. Lee has done all of us a great favor. With When the Band Played On, he has written a biography of Randy Shilts, one of the most…
By Randy Alfred– “Randy’s inviting us to have lunch with Quentin Crisp.” The voice on the phone was David Israels, a fellow journalist friend, and himself the friend of fellow…
By Michael G. Lee– On August 17, 1981, Randy walked into the [San Francisco Chronicle] newsroom at Fifth and Mission as a full-time reporter for a nationally respected newspaper, and…
By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet– Campton Place has a storied history of talented Michelin star chefs who have graced its restaurant: Daniel Humm, Jan Birnbaum, Bradley Ogden, Todd Humphries,…
Cocktails with Dina National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 until October 15, as a time to celebrate the vibrant diversity and heritage of Latinx culture. And…
One of the largest wheels of cheese in the world is annually revealed at The Great Crucolo Parade outside Rockridge Market Hall in Oakland. This year’s parade took place on…
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