During the June 28 episode of ABC’s “The View” morning talk show, co-host Joy Behar referenced homosexuality as a choice. Given Behar’s history as having been an advocate against the notion that being gay (or lesbian or bisexual or trans) is a choice, members of LGBT Weekly’s editorial staff were confident that she had simply misspoken. The incident…
Brians’ American Eatery has been a staple in the Hillcrest community for more than 13 years, and Facebook and Twitter have been humming with the news of the closure. “I’m gonna be SO SAD when you guys are gone. Thanks for all the good eats, good times, and good memories,” commented Louiegee Faustino on Brians’…
Last month, San Diego LGBT Weekly asked readers, “Who is your LGBT Pride Star?” After sifting through nominations, we ended up with three finalists: Congresswoman Susan Davis; LGBT Weekly writer and local LGBT community activist, Will Kennedy-Rodriguez and fellow activist and community volunteer, Brandon Tate-McWilliams. The winner is Tate-McWilliams; chosen on account of his long…
Most folk who aren’t part of the T of the LGBT community aren’t aware of the divides between some of those who identify as transsexual, but not as transgender, and those who identify as both transsexual and transgender. To me, the divide seems to be about whether or not one embraces diversity as a value…
What should you do for someone who has forever changed your life in a positive and fundamental way? How would you honor a person who has improved your life on this planet? Would you take that person on a trip of a lifetime? Would you give her or him maid service for a year? Would…
Two days before its doors close for the last time, Brians’ American Eatery at 1451 Washington Street is as busy as ever. It’s business as usual as the outdoor patio and indoor dining hall, complete with its retro décor, is packed with hungry consumers enjoying their hearty meals. The convenience of a parking lot and…
San Diego LGBT Pride has announced the addition of Alex Newell, who plays transgender character “Unique/Wade” on the hit show Glee, to its entertainment line-up. Newell will also take part in the Pride parade. Other new entertainment additions to the America’s Pride celebration July 20 – 22 are: Sandra Bernhard, Wynter Gordon, Justin Utley and…
The 2012 Spirit of Stonewall Award recipients have been announced by San Diego LGBT Pride. Designed to honor local individuals and organizations that have made a positive impact on San Diego’s LGBT community, the 2012 award recipients are: Champion(s) of Pride: Sen. Christine Kehoe and Jerry Turner Friend(s) of the Year: Dr. Aaron Bruce, Congresswoman…
Fighting for every life threatened by cancer – in every community Dear Editor, In recognition of June 2012 being LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) Pride month, Gov. Jerry Brown recently noted that “California has been a leader in advancing the rights of its LGBT citizens.” The California Division of the American Cancer Society is…
Equality California (EQCA) in partnership with State Farm Insurance is set to honor grassroots activists in local communities who have made a difference in the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Californians. It is the first time that an honoree will be selected not by EQCA, but from nominations by grassroots community members….
