March 28, The Center will be holding an LGBT mayoral candidate forum at 6 p.m. Moderated by Tom Fudge, KPBS Morning Edition anchor the forum is an opportunity to discuss the important issues facing LGBT San Diegans directly with the candidates themselves. For more information, contact Denise Serrano at dserrano@thecentersd.org or 619-692-2077 x103.
Clean out the kids’ closets and come to The Center auditorium for the Family Matters clothing and toy swap Saturday, March 17. Drop-off, sorting and socializing starts at 9 a.m. and the swapping begins at 11 a.m. A $5 donation per family is suggested. For more information, contact Jane Schmoll at families@thecentersd.org or 619-692-2077 x121.
The Center has revealed that all three Monsoon restaurants will be participating in the forthcoming Dining Out for Life San Diego. Bombay Exotic Cuisine of India (3960 Fifth Ave), Masala Spices of India (314 Fifth Ave) and Monsoon Fine Cuisine (729 Fourth Ave.) will be joining more than 100 other San Diego restaurants, bars, coffeehouses…
The Center’s Young Professionals Council (YPC) Academy is offering leadership training for LGBT and allied equality leaders consisting of six weekend courses, March 31-June 9. Each course will be a full day of training and discussion focusing on a specific area of leadership development. The Academy encourages participation in a variety of agencies, not-for-profit organizations…
MONTGOMERY, Ala – A new report issued by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has revealed that the American radical right grew explosively in 2011 swelling the ranks of extremist groups to record levels. The rise, a third consecutive year of growth, was led by a stunning expansion of the antigovernment “Patriot” movement. The SPLC…
WASHINGTON – The White House LGBT Conference on Safe Schools and Communities will be held in Arlington, Texas Tuesday, March 20 and will feature remarks by Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. and White House Senior Advisor Valerie B. Jarrett. The conference will be hosted by the White House Office of Public Engagement (OPE) and…
VALETTA, Malta – The Maltese government is set to recognize gay couples by law and has stated that its cohabitation bill, first promised 14 years ago, will also legislate for civil partnerships. The Times of Malta reported that a Justice Ministry spokesman said, in reply to questions put in the wake of an opinion piece…
SANTIAGO, Chile – A young gay man has suffered a neo-Nazi attack in the Chilean capital, Santiago. During the brutal attack Daniel Zamudio, 24, was burned with cigarettes, his body marked with a swastika and he had part of one ear torn off. He was found unconscious in the San Borja Park in Santiago and…
The older we get the more we realize even simple phrases heard in our youth have an actuality of surprising contradiction: “He lived life to the fullest” often equals, “He was a lush and womanizer.” And we all know what “confirmed bachelor” really means. One hears, “I wish I knew then what I know now.”…
