The Imperial Court de San Diego’s board of directors will be conducting candidate screenings for the positions of emperor and empress Dec. 11, 6:30 p.m. at the LGBT Community Center, 3909 Centre Street in San Diego. Those interested in applying should bring a completed application form and $100. Applications may be downloaded here. For questions…
In 1972, at the then Royal Inn Hotel the first Imperial Court Coronation was held, making it the first homosexual public event ever held in a hotel in San Diego. This past weekend, the Lafayette Hotel’s ballroom was standing room only as the 42nd monarchs were elected and crowned, Emperor XLII Robert Rodriguez and Empress…
One of Mayor-elect Faulconer’s campaign pledges was to bring back the “Community Advisory Boards to the Office of the Mayor”. (Latinos, veterans, Asians, GLBTs, African Americans, etc.) These boards are very important as they keep the mayor in contact and more knowledgeable about our city’s diverse communities and neighborhoods. These mayor’s advisory boards were established…
The year reign of Empress XLI Candi Samples and the Imperial Court de San Diego will come to an end Feb. 8 at the Lafayette Hotel when the new emperor and empress will be elected and crowned. The Imperial Court, Empress XLI Candi Samples and the board of directors have been responsible for giving out…
The year reign of Empress XLI Candi Samples and the Imperial Court de San Diego will come to an end Feb. 8 at the Lafayette Hotel when the new emperor and empress will be elected and crowned. The Imperial Court, Empress XLI Candi Samples and the board of directors have been responsible for giving out more than…
Until 1976 I knew many homosexual men and women who were sent to state mental hospitals by a judge or the signature of one of their parents. Many received electric shock treatment and never came out of these hospitals the same person they were. It is in this environment, this hostile and hating society that…
Last week was the 10th Annual Christmas Wreath Auction at the award winning restaurant/nightclub, Martinis above Fourth in Hillcrest. For ten years, the owners and outstanding staff have been putting on this holiday charity event which has resulted in more than $180,000 being raised for the Queen Eddie Conlon Youth Fund administrated by our GLBT…
The Imperial Court de San Diego will be holding a screening for the position of emperor and empress XLI Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. at the San Diego LGBT Center, 3909 Centre Street in San Diego. Those interested should bring a completed application and application fee. For any additional information contact Allan Spyere, 619-300-1232 or…
