By Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis– On Friday evening of Pride weekend, we were seated on a BART train, decked out in our activist tuxes and rainbow bow ties on…
By Phil Ting– California just released its 2023 hate crime numbers, and I am happy to see that, overall, there were fewer cases reported—from 2,120 in 2022 to 1,970 last…
By Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland City Counsilmember at Large– On November 3, 2020, Oakland voters passed Measure QQ, which amended the city charter to allow the city council to pass an…
Nancy Geenen, recently named the acting President of the Golden Gate Business Association (GGBA), is a self-described serial entrepreneur. “I advise, coach, and mentor business owners, entrepreneurs, and executives who…
By Kate Brown Ph.D– As 2024’s Pride activities conclude, I reflect on the wonderful celebration of inclusivity, solidarity, and support for the LGBTQ+ community that is such an integral part…
By Donna Sachet– San Francisco Pride 2024 lived up to its reputation as the premier party week in the country with something for everyone! We congratulate an incredible team of…
Hombrecito by Santiago Jose Sanchez Literary wunderkind Santiago Jose Sanchez penned his impatiently awaited first novel and it is getting rave reviews. It follows the complex dynamic between a son and his…
Swift River (fiction- hardcover) by Essie Chambers Set in 1987, Swift River concerns a Black mother and daughter living in poverty, a missing father, and the long-hidden racist history of…
Meet Jar Jar, an adorable terrier mix with adachshund-likebody and an irresistibly sweet face. This lovable pup enjoys walks with ourvolunteer team and lounging in the yard afterward, soaking up…
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