March 28, The Center will be holding an LGBT mayoral candidate forum at 6 p.m. Moderated by Tom Fudge, KPBS Morning Edition anchor the forum is an opportunity to discuss the important issues facing LGBT San Diegans directly with the candidates themselves. For more information, contact Denise Serrano at dserrano@thecentersd.org or 619-692-2077 x103.
The Center’s Young Professionals Council (YPC) Academy is offering leadership training for LGBT and allied equality leaders consisting of six weekend courses, March 31-June 9. Each course will be a full day of training and discussion focusing on a specific area of leadership development. The Academy encourages participation in a variety of agencies, not-for-profit organizations…
MONTGOMERY, Ala – A new report issued by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has revealed that the American radical right grew explosively in 2011 swelling the ranks of extremist groups to record levels. The rise, a third consecutive year of growth, was led by a stunning expansion of the antigovernment “Patriot” movement. The SPLC…
WASHINGTON – The White House LGBT Conference on Safe Schools and Communities will be held in Arlington, Texas Tuesday, March 20 and will feature remarks by Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. and White House Senior Advisor Valerie B. Jarrett. The conference will be hosted by the White House Office of Public Engagement (OPE) and…
There was a time when the gay community was not welcomed into neighborhoods. The common mindset of the masses was that we would be a negative addition and that we would even bring property values down. However, over the last several decades, this mindset has slowly changed. Not only is our community welcomed in most…
Anti-gay group One Million Moms (OMM) has announced that it has abandoned its call for daytime talk show host Ellen DeGeneres to be fired as J.C. Penney’s new spokesperson. OMM is a project of the American Family Association, an organization the Southern Poverty Law Center designates as a hate group. In an interview with Christian…
Apply for the Young Professionals Council Academy – March 16 Deadline The Center ‘s Young Professionals Council (YPC) is a program for young professionals, ages 21-40, designed to provide opportunities for conversations with LGBT and allied social justice leaders, networking with like-minded peers and having a great time. The YPC Academy offers leadership training for…
Russian lawmakers passed a ‘gay gag bill’ in St. Petersburg Sunday, introducing new legislation that would prohibit any form of communication related to lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender people. Proponents of the law say it will prohibit “the propaganda of homosexuality and pedophilia among minors,” but LGBT allies and activists say the law is part…
In a surprising move, the Republican Party of San Diego County endorsed openly gay Councilmember Carl DeMaio in his race to succeed termed out Republican Mayor Jerry Sanders. Two thirds of the 59-member central committee voted Saturday morning to endorse DeMaio over two other Republican candidates: District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis, and State Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher….
Spring is upon us and love is in the air! But, before you offer your sweetie your heart and your ring (or accept the same), make sure to keep in mind the California laws governing the exchange of the shiny circular bands symbolizing your commitment. Generally, the engagement ring belongs to the proposer, not the…
