When the man who wrote some of the most memorable and important words ever spoken in the history of the English language has something to say; when Dr. Clarence Jones, speechwriter for the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has something to say; people’s ears tend to perk up. Expect thousands of perked-up ears…
On a recent Sunday, I was honored to join San Diego Councilmember Todd Gloria to officiate at graduation ceremonies for the first class of the San Diego LGBT Center’s Young Professionals Council Academy. These twenty young people spent half a dozen full Saturdays over three months attending sessions led by LGBT and allied community leaders…
Welcome to the 38th annual San Diego Pride. The San Diego LGBT community is excited to celebrate all that we have accomplished in our pursuit of equality in the last year, and to just have a fantastic party weekend. While the focus is often on the parade, festival, bar events, circuit and pool parties, Pride…
While most of you will probably be spending Pride weekend watching the parade, buying overpriced food at the festival, and/or sipping mimosas at queer brunches, some of you may want to be proud in the comfort of your own home. Or you may want to continue Pride after the weekend on your couch, nursing a…
Somewhat surprisingly, this summer’s top cinematic draw for gay men is a political commentary on the plight of the working class. This film tells the story of a young man who has a dream, but also a credit problem. He’s good with his hands, but the only construction job he can get is non-union, and…
Once again, and for the eighth time, the San Diego LGBT Pride festival will be hosting the Art of Pride, a popular open air art galley and a great opportunity for local LGBT artists to share their work with thousands of people enjoying the weekend. Under the continuing direction of Mandy Huyler and John Keasler,…
Earlier today, a local Web site erroneously advised active-duty servicemembers that the Pentagon had endorsed the wearing of military uniforms in this weekend’s San Diego Pride Parade. Later, that same Web site attempted to disambiguate its advisement to servicemembers with a warning that an unnamed, high-ranking officer had forbade the wearing of Navy uniforms at Pride….
The San Diego Democrats for Equality have put a call out for volunteers for Pride weekend at the parade, their booth or both. Volunteer shifts are 2-hours, during which time volunteers will discuss the club, sign up people for their eNews and Voter Guide and get to know other members. Multiple shifts are available Saturday…
This Saturday, July 15, the Imperial Court de San Diego will present a Say Something Hat Contest at The Caliph Lounge, 3100 Fifth Ave. in San Diego, 4-7 p.m. Seven categories of prizes will be awarded: Best Home-Made, Most Outrageous, The Southern Belle, The True Couture, The Derby Male, Most Eco-Friendly and Best Imperial Themed….
To celebrate Pride, The Hillcrest Wind Ensemble (HWE) is presenting Cabaret Pride at the Mississippi Room of the Lafayette Hotel, 2223 El Cajon Blvd., Saturday, July 21. The event will feature show tunes, Americana works, as well as music with LGBT overtones. A special Sound Of Music costume contest and sing-a-long will also be featured….
