Congrats to the Chorus
You’ve been under a rock if you haven’t heard of the great screw-up concerning the Gay Men’s Chorus’ singing of the national anthem at the stadium. A female voice boomed out over the speakers and drowned out the guys. This made the news from coast to coast. Charges and denials of deliberate sabotage flew fast…
HWE celebrates a ‘Blast to the Past’ June 24
The Hillcrest Wind Ensemble (HWE) takes a “Blast to the Past”, celebrating pop music from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s Friday, June 24, at the Mississippi Room in the historic Lafayette Hotel, 2223 El Cajon Blvd. in San Diego. There will be a complementary fruit and cheese table at 7:30 p.m. and with the concert…
San Diego Armada Rugby Club wins at Bingham Cup
Our city’s very own team traveled to Nashville to compete in the international Bingham Cup tournament and finished in first place in their division, earning the Hoagland Plate. The three-day event, held over Memorial Day weekend, featured 46 teams with 1,500 players from 27 countries. The Armada came out on top during the first round…
Decisive Democratic Party victories characterize 2016 California primary
Election history was made Tuesday on the national political front as former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton clinched the Democratic nomination for president, while here in San Diego the historically LGBT-held District 3 City Council seat remained so with the victory of Chris Ward over Anthony Bernal. “I’m feeling grateful,” Ward told San Diego…
President Obama endorses Hillary Clinton (VIDEO)
President Barack Obama today endorsed presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, CNN reported. In a web video released today Obama said, “I don’t think there’s ever been someone so qualified to hold this office.” “I want those of you who have been with me since the beginning of this incredible journey to be the first…
Her story is history
Well Hillary has finally gotten her true “first.” Secretary Clinton is the first woman to ever be the presidential nominee of one of the two major political parties in America. While Clinton has had an accomplished career, she never had her true first. Sure Hillary was the first first lady to be elected to the…
SD Pride announces recipients of the 2016 Spirit of Stonewall Awards
SAN DIEGO – San Diego Pride today announced the 2016 recipients of the Spirit of Stonewall Awards. Every year Pride accepts nominations from the community to recognize individuals, organizations, and groups who have contributed significantly to the LGBT community through their leadership, activism and fundraising efforts. This year’s recipients include: Community Grand Marshal – Michael…
Filmmaker brings powerful LGBT movie to North Carolina in light of HB2 (VIDEO)
LOS ANGELES — Filmmaker K. Rocco Shields hosts an exclusive screening of the award-winning, anti-bullying film Love is All You Need? in North Carolina Thursday, June 16. The movie is followed by a Q&A with Shields, lead actress Briana Evigan (Step Up 2) and other cast as well as Blake Cooper Griffin (Ride), Mike C. Manning…
FACT SHEET: Obama Administration’s record and the LGBT community
Since taking office, President Obama and his Administration have made historic strides to expand opportunities and advance equality and justice for all Americans, including Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Americans. From major legislative achievements to historic court victories to important policy changes, the President has fought to promote the equal rights of all Americans…