2012
HRC responds to anti-LGBT legislation in Virginia
The Virginia Senate passed two anti-abortion bills Tuesday that would aim to squelch women’s rights in the state by implementing one of the nation’s strictest anti-abortion laws. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is urging LGBT allies and activists to speak out against the pending legislation which will inevitably affect LGBT families and prospective parents because…
Archbishop Carl Bean to co-host ‘All Families Matter’ fundraiser
Archbishop Carl Bean, author of “I Was Born This Way” and an openly gay Black preacher who founded the Unity Fellowship Church Movement, will serve as co-host for LGBT & Allies All Families Matter Fundraiser for Pat Washington, candidate for California’s 79th Assembly on Feb. 19. When told of Washington’s decision to run for the…
Mama’s Pantry calls for February food donations
Mama’s Pantry, a service of Mama’s Kitchen, is urging San Diegans to participate in this year’s food drive. Mama’s Kitchen aims to collect 100 barrels of food for Mama’s Pantry this month. The public’s help is needed in February to host food drives throughout the county, to ensure the shelves are full with nutritious non-perishable…
Bonnie Dumanis, Jerry Sanders among local officials to make record attendances at San Diego’s 40th Anniversary Coronation Ball
San Diego‘s 40th Anniversary Coronation events now hold the record for the most elected officials and dignitaries ever to attend a Royal Affair of the International Court System of Canada, United States and Mexico. Mayor Jerry Sanders, US Congressman Bob Filner, US Congresswoman Susan Davis, the Majority Whip of the California State Assembly, Honorable Toni…
Valentine’s Day is gay-friendly at Google as video goes viral
A Google video released Tuesday in promotion of Valentine’s Day reminds millions of its internet users that love transcends race, color, and gender – whether your loved one is male or female, Valentine’s Day is an expression of love for all. The YouTube video is going viral after a gay couple is shown among others…
Volunteers sought for Dining Out for Life San Diego
On Thursday, April 26, more than 100 restaurants, bars, coffeehouses and nightclubs in San Diego will donate a minimum of 25% of the day’s sales to The Center’s HIV/AIDS services and prevention programs. Each year Dining Out for Life® San Diego is a major success thanks to our generous participating restaurants and the dedication of…
Washington signs same-sex marriage into legislation
Washington State Gov. Chris Gregoire signed into legislation Monday a Washington law that would allow same-sex couples to legally marry in the state. “I’m proud that our same-sex couples will no longer be treated as separate but equal,” Gregoire said in wake of its passage. “They will be equal in the great state of Washington.”…