SAN DIEGO – The Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund today announced its endorsement of San Diego LGBT Pride’s executive director, Dwayne Crenshaw, in the upcoming special election for the District 4 City Council seat created by the resignation of Tony Young. “Dwayne Crenshaw stands out for his leadership on advancing issues of fairness and equality for…
San Diego LGBT Pride announced this week that Executive Director Dwayne Crenshaw will take a leave of absence effective Jan. 31, to pursue his candidacy full-time for San Diego City Council in District 4. The organization has brought on Stephen Whitburn as interim general manager. Whitburn has a professional background in management and public affairs,…
San Diego LGBT Pride has announced that due to the success of this year’s Pride event it has given more than $85,000 to LGBT-serving organizations in 2012. “Pride has continued to work hard to increase both the size and scope of our annual event, year round civic engagement, and community giving. This year has been…
San Diego LGBT Pride will be holding its annual meeting Tuesday, Dec. 4 6-7 p.m. at The Center, 3909 Centre Street. At the meeting the Pride board will be sharing their 2012 report, announcing their 2012 grant giving and new officers and hearing public comments. Beverages and snacks will be provided.
Tina Leight-Roades has resigned as Director of Pride @ the beach and a board member of North County LGBTQ Resource Center. Citing family and health demands Leight-Roades announced her resignation in an email addressed to ‘Community Members.’ From the email: “It is with a great deal of sadness and thought that I announce that effective…
San Diego Pride has donated $30,000 to The Center. A ceremonial check was presented at The Center’s annual Gala event this past Saturday evening. The success of the 2012 Pride celebration, America’s Pride, made it possible for Pride to make a large cash contribution in addition to its annual sponsorship of The Harvey Milk Breakfast,…
BELGRADE, Serbia – Serbian police have banned a Gay Pride march in Belgrade for the second year running. The police cited security concerns and compliance with a request from Serbia’s Christian Orthodox Church. AP reported that police feared a repeat of the violence that flared in 2010 when right-wing groups attacked a Gay Pride march….
San Diego has a very vibrant past, especially in the LGBT community. The history is just as colorful – and fabulous – as its people. You don’t have to dust off an old book, however, to learn about America’s Finest City’s early days. Just look around and you will see several organizations and establishments that…
thursday, oct. 11 Haydn: The Humorist Composer, musician, teacher … comedian? He’s none other than Franz Joseph Haydn, the father of the modern symphony and the genius who influenced Beethoven and Mozart. Laugh, sit back and enjoy one of the most entertaining Symphony Exposé performances to date. You’ll discover the wit, practical jokes and humor…
Art of Pride is presenting an exhibition of the works of Bill Mead and John Keasler at the San Diego LGBT Pride Office, 3620 30th Street in San Diego. There will be an opening reception Saturday, Oct. 13 6 – 9 p.m. Bill Mead has been an artist all his life and discovered photography when…
