By Alex Randolph, City College Trustee On June 14, Americans all across the country observed our annual Flag Day, an unofficial celebration of our Stars and Stripes flag’s adoption in…
By Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland City Councilmember At-Large June Pride reminds us that it is important to advocate for policies that advance the rights of the LGBT community. It remains essential…
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 Dr. Tim Seelig Have you ever played that little mental game, “If my life were made into a movie, who would play me?” If you said “no,” you obviously…
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