By Debra Morris– A lovely plate of fresh steamed or roasted asparagus is something we look forward to each spring in California. Once called “The King of Vegetables,” the local…
By Leslie Sbrocco– 2021 Borreo Sangiovese Rosa, Napa Valley, California $28 www.Silveradovineyards.com Rosé is a year-round sipper in my house and this unique California version is one to seek out.…
By Jewelle Gomez– In 1984, a year that has become iconic when considering speculation about the future of our planet, I saw the quixotic John Sayles film The Brother From…
By Eduardo Morales, Ph.D.– Managing various identities involves complex dynamics that we are just beginning to understand and identify. Various authors have discussed acculturation and assimilation and have done so…
By Imani Rupert-Gordon– February is replete with obligatory Black History Month statements coming from corporations to politicians who actively work against Black communities most of the year and think of…
By David Landis– When it comes to great dining, many folks choose the well-known scene in San Francisco for its diversity, quality, and reputation. But Oakland, our neighbor across the…
David Landis, The Gay Gourmet for the San Francisco Bay Times, is one of the judges for The Taste Awards, which are the highest awards for creators, producers, hosts, and…
By John Chen– “We are truly working on the frontlines of this pandemic. We are the gatekeepers for patients admitted into the healthcare system. Oftentimes, we are people’s only means…
By Ann Rostow– My heart stopped when I saw that Chris Lennon was calling me at one in the morning the Sunday before last. Back in the 1990s, when I…
By Eduardo Morales, Ph.D.– The origin and history of Carnival are quite mixed. Some say Carnival’s roots are in the celebration of the new year and the rebirth of nature…
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