Recently, San Diego LGBT Weekly welcomed San Diego State University educator, Pat Washington, who is running for a California State Assembly seat in the 79th District. Washington, a married, openly lesbian candidate with a strong focus on education as the foundation for her campaign platform, gets downright fiery when talking about the needs of the…
In a Tweet that may rock the San Diego mayoral election, AFL-CIO of San Diego and Imperial Counties treasurer and CEO, Lorena Gonzalez, last week asked candidate and City Councilman Carl DeMaio, “Is your partner Johnathan Hale a convicted felon?” Gonzalez’ actual Twitter post was “Time for Carl to answer real questions. @Angelonsite: @carldemaio Is…
San Diego HIV/AIDS advocate, civil rights activist, author and columnist Terry Angel Mason will be a guest speaker for the San Diego Neighborhood House Association’s (NHA) event for HIV Vaccine Awareness Day. The event is hosted in part by the San Diego Urban League. The function will take place Friday, May 18 at the NHA…
Following the success of Dining Out for Life San Diego, The Center expressed its thanks and gratitude to the thousands of diners, 105 restaurants and army of volunteers who took part in the event. Christopher Mills, major gifts officer of The Center wrote on the Web site, “I stopped in at many of the restaurants…
Graffiti Beach continues its Art Showcases every Friday, 6-9 p.m., throughout May. Coming up May 18 are Bret Barrett and Sean Brannan and May 25 experience the work of Mr. Benja. Complimentary craft beer and snacks will be available. Register at shopgraffitibeach.com. Graffiti Beach supports San Diego’s up-and-coming designers and artists in making a living…
Saturday, May 19 animal communicator Terri Steuben will be signing her book “Secrets of A Pet Whisperer” at South Bark Dog Wash at 2037 30th Street in South Park. The event will be from 12 – 4:30 p.m. and all are welcome. South Bark Dog Wash is a locally-owned business that sells quality food, chews,…
San Diego Democrats for Equality (SDDE) has announced that their next meeting will focus on proposed changes to the standing rules that require candidates to fully support marriage equality and reproductive choice in order to qualify for an endorsement or “acceptable” rating. The meeting will be held May 24 at 6:30 p.m. For more information…
The Armed Services Committee has approved an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would ban military bases from hosting marriages or “marriage-like ceremonies” between same-sex couples. Opposing the amendment, Rep. Susan Davis of California, the ranking Democrat on the armed services subcommittee on military personnel, said the amendment seems to encourage discrimination in…
Two award-winning gay songwriters are teaming up for a night of music in San Diego. Tom Goss and Bobby Jo Valentine will be appearing at Diversionary Theatre, 4545 Park Blvd. #101 Friday, May 18 at 6 p.m. For tickets and more information on the event call 619-220-0097 or visit diversionary.org.
NEW YORK – With President Barack Obama’s recent announcement of support for same-sex marriage, African American and Latino clergy across the country have spoken out on how they feel that all loving couples should be able to marry, regardless of sexual orientation. These beliefs are not tied to party affiliation, and speak to the evolution…
