Dykes on Bikes, with President Kate Brown at the helm, led a motorcade through the Castro, with all engines revving and horns blowing, to escort San Francisco Pride President Carolyn Wysinger to her President’s Party at Divas & Drinks @ The Academy on Thursday, June 23. San Francisco Bay Times Publisher Dr. Betty Sullivan drove the hot red Mustang that Wysinger rode in through the Castro before the event. (Check out the video: https://tinyurl.com/2dvrdcdf ) Thanks to the many spirited Castro residents and fellow drivers and motorcyclists/cyclists who took time to wave and cheer on the motorcade.
Just three days prior to the return of the first in-person Pride Parade since the COVID shut down, Wysinger co-hosted the evening with emcee and entertainer Donna Sachet and welcomed Pride’s officers and staff, along with elected officials, civic leaders, and her many friends and guests. She credited Sachet for inspiring her to work through the many challenges experienced by the Pride organization and more over the past few difficult years.
Mayor London Breed, who had been scheduled to attend before testing positive, sent a commendation delivered by Pau Crego, Executive Director of the City of San Francisco’s Office off Transgender Initiatives, who was introduced by ABC7 News anchor Dion Lim. The groundbreaking importance of Crego’s role in the city was mentioned in a broadcast concerning the event that aired later in the evening.
NCLR Executive Director Imani Rupert-Gordon thanked Wysinger for her leadership, courage, and perseverance during her tenure as President of SF Pride.
Schuyler Hudak spoke on behalf of Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis, as did District 8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, and San Francisco Pride Interim Executive Director Suzanne Ford.
Performances in honor of Wysinger were delivered by singer JaCoree Prothro and spoken word artist Mona Webb. DJs for the evening were DJ Christie James and DJ Rockaway, both presented by Olivia Travel.
Please join us for the next Divas & Drinks @ The Academy on July 29 for iHeart Summer featuring the return of iHeartRadio star DJ Christie James and food on the house from several San Francisco restaurants. https://tinyurl.com/5fk3umaj
Published on July 14, 2022
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