While California has granted domestic partnerships nearly all the same rights as afforded heterosexual couples, as well as provided true legal equality for those in same-sex marriages, the federal government has denied over 1100 rights to legally married same-sex couples, as well as domestic partners and those in civil unions. 1n 1996, during the Clinton…
January 2011 Tijuana Party Crowning of Emperor and Empress of Rio Tijuana Friday, January 21 Redwing Bar & Grill 4012 30th Street, San Diego, 92104 Doors open from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Cover Charge: $20.00 includes Mexican buffet to benefit the Tijuana Aids Fund Out of Town Show Friday, January 21 Numbers Bar 3811…
Toni Atkins Lesbian Fund Helps low-income and uninsured lesbians and bisexual women access vital health care resources. The fund is administered by the LGBT Center. Queen Eddie Youth Fund This fund provides assistance to San Diego LGBT youth ages 13-18 for education related expenses, books, supplies, clothing, bus passes and food. The fund is administered…
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,…
