Governor Jerry Brown has confirmed reports he would name John Laird, one of the first openly gay men to serve in the state Legislature, as Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency. Brown, who took his third oath of office as the state’s top official on January 3, is expected to make several more high profile…
As President Barack Obama signed into law the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, sitting in a seat at the front of the audience was 85-year-old Frank Kameny. Kameny attended wearing the Combat Infantryman Badge that he was awarded for his service in World War II. He recalls his service fighting in the wake of…
The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance) has added a new task force to address suicide prevention efforts within youth who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT). This is one of three new task forces being added to address suicide in high–risk populations. The other two cover Native Americans/Alaska Natives and…
San Diego Metro-politan Magazine announced its 2011 Metro Movers. The annual list features people that are predicted to make a significant impact on the San Diego business com-munity, as well as the community at large. The list includes twenty eight people who are civic, political and business leaders in San Diego. The 2011 list includes…
There was a shooting on January 10 outside of Spin Night-club. Spin is located on Hancock Street in Mission Hills. Ap-parently a patron was unhappy with the theme of the evening, Reggae Sundays, and the $10 cover that was required to enter. While the man did pay the cover charge, once inside he began complaining…
Since 2009, 100 Gay Men has provided support to local service projects and grassroots community initiatives. The organization’s mission is to harness the talents, resources, and energy of adult gay men for the betterment and evolution of diverse LGBT communities. Based in Los Angeles, the organization announced that leaders in San Diego, San Francisco, Chicago,…
The Diocese of San Diego celebrated the resumption of Episcopal worship at Holy Trinity Church in a joyful Service of Hope and Healing on January 9. In 2006, the then- congregants of Trinity voted to leave the Episcopal Church over concerns of the ordination of gay and les- bian clergy. After several years of legal…
The 2011 MLK All People’s Break-fast will be held on January 17th at the San Diego Conven-tion Center at 7:30 am. Founded in the 1970’s by a coalition of local civil rights, labor, and faith leaders, the breakfast serves to honor Dr. King by providing the time and space to reflect, memorialize and sustain his…
by Neal Putnam Reverend June Norris had a sweet, calming presence and she often touched the faces of people who talked to her at the Metropolitan Community Church (MCC). “You always felt better after you talked to her,” said Reverend David Farrell, the former pastor of MCC in San Diego who knew Norris for 40…
