Virginia’s elected officials and couples stand up for marriage equality on Valentine’s Day

Today, gay and lesbian couples gathered in five communities across Virginia to Witness for Marriage.  In Arlington, Charlottesville, Hampton, Richmond and Winchester, these couples were joined by affirming faith leaders and applied for marriage licenses.  Marriage between gay and lesbian couples is currently not legal in Virginia and relationships are not recognized because of the…

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African American History Month: Still relevant after all these years

February is African American History Month, also known as Black History Month. It is as much a celebration of accomplishments within the African American community as it is recognition of a journey of struggles to overcome in pursuit of basic civil rights. It is an unfinished journey though, that encompasses Lincoln’s 1863 Emancipation Proclamation, which…

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City Council fails in 5-3 vote to override mayoral veto in Port vacancies

  The City Council voted 5-3 Monday to not override the veto by Mayor Bob Filner over the appointments of attorney Rafael Castellanos and businessman Marshall Merrifield to the Port Commission. Six votes were needed and Councilmembers Marti Emerald, David Alvarez and Sherri Lightner voted to accept Filner’s veto Jan. 18. Council President Todd Gloria…

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San Diego’s first lady reveals her new role at GSDBA luncheon event

As part of their Professional Luncheon Series the Greater San Diego Business Association (GSDBA) welcomed San Diego’s first lady, Bronwyn Ingram, fiancée of Mayor Bob Filner Feb. 12, at Wang’s North Park. GSDBA members and guests attended this special lunch event to hear Ingram speak about her current endeavors with local organizations and Team First…

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