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    Famous and Notable LGBTQ Black Americans

    For Black History Month, GLAAD created the following list of well-known LGBTQ Black Americans—past and present. The already impressive list continues to grow and many more names could be added…

    Amy Schneider Talks About Jeopardy!, Representation, and Her Future Plans

    Amy Schneider Talks About Jeopardy!, Representation, and Her Future Plans

    By Joanie Juster– Way back in December 16 I wrote: “Amy Schneider is on a roll, and shows no signs of slowing down. Her string of powerhouse victories on Jeopardy!…

    We Can’t Wait for Jobs and Freedom

    By Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland City Councilmember At-Large– In 1963, hundreds of thousands of people marched in what many now refer to as the “March on Washington for Civil Rights.” But…

    Donna Sachet Shares Memories About the Castro Theatre

    Donna Sachet Shares Memories About the Castro Theatre

    (Editor’s Note: Legendary entertainer, fundraiser, and San Francisco Bay Times columnist Donna Sachet has not only attended countless events at the Castro Theatre over the decades, but has also performed…

    Dr. Grant Colfax on His Life, Work, and Applying Lessons Learned from HIV/AIDS to COVID-19

    Dr. Grant Colfax on His Life, Work, and Applying Lessons Learned from HIV/AIDS to COVID-19

    As the Director of the San Francisco Department of Public Health, Dr. Grant Colfax makes decisions that directly impact over 7,000 individuals, including teams at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital…

    Cocktails with Heather: Hot Buttered Rum

    By Heather Freyer– Teeling Small Batch whiskey is finished in a rum cask, hence the play on the name of this soothing and warming holiday favorite. Hot Buttered ‘Rum’ or…

    Home for the Holidays with Three-Time Olympian Brian Boitano

    Home for the Holidays with Three-Time Olympian Brian Boitano

    By Liam P. Mayclem– Brian Boitano—Gold Medal Olympian, TV host, author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and inspiration for a memorable South Park song—is one of San Francisco’s most famous and giving residents,…

    Vocal Activist Melanie DeMore Uses Her Voice as a Weapon of Mass Connection

    Vocal Activist Melanie DeMore Uses Her Voice as a Weapon of Mass Connection

    Melanie DeMore, featured in this year’s Christmas Revels production La Sirène, goes about as deeply as a singer and musician can, touching others in ways so heartfelt that they remain…

    Cocktails with Heather: Ginger Snap

    By Heather Freyer– We’ve given the mule a festive, Caribbean twist by swapping clear vodka for Bacardí Gold rum. The Ginger Snap is perfect for Thanksgiving—a true snap to make…

    About Our Cover 11.18.21

    About Our Cover 11.18.21

    Dancer, fundraiser, and Stoli Ambassador Patrik Gallineaux is featured on the cover of this issue of the San Francisco Bay Times seated in a giant glittery red pump. It is…