LGBT activists and fund-raisers from all over Canada, Mexico and the United States will be in San Diego this weekend for the 39th annual “Coronation Ball” of the Imperial Court de San Diego, Inc. The event will be held Saturday night, January 22 at the LGBT Center. This year’s Coronation Ball, A Military Affair, will…
DogFriendly.com released its 2010 list of the Top 10 dog-friendly destination cities in the United States. The rankings are based on the quality of dog-friendly accommodations, transportation, beaches, parks, attractions, stores, dining and other things to do with your dog. The winner? “San Diego – The best dog beaches anywhere…Many trails and parks to hike…
San Diego has one of the best pet expositions in the nation and it runs January 29-30 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. This is a perfect event for the existing or potential pet owner. The San Diego Pet Expo will have over 100 exhibitors covering all aspects of pet care and ownership. If you are…
The San Diego Cat Fanciers will host the Food and Water Bowl XIX at the Del Mar Fairgrounds January 22-23. The event will host over 5000 spectators for what is Miss America for cats. Over 450 felines will compete for top honors in a variety of categories, plus cats will participate in agility competitions. The…
Pets. Just saying the word elicits glee from their “owners.” If you want to start a lengthy conversation with someone you don’t know, ask them about their pet. Not unlike a person discussing their newborn, pet owners can be obsessive about the object of their affection. This is particularly true of LGBT pet owners. Anyone…
As America’s leading national black LGBT civil rights organization focused on federal public policy, the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) has accepted the charge to lead black families in strengthening the bonds and bridging the gaps between straight and LGBT people. San Diego LGBT Weekly recently spoke with NBJC Executive Director, Sharon Lettman-Hicks, about LGBT…
As America celebrates the legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, it is hard not to draw comparisons between the LGBT equality movement and the successful one for African Americans. It goes without question that the Civil Rights Movement led to the modern pursuit of equality by women and the LGBT community. Unfortunately,…
