ReadOut, a program of the Multicultural LGBT Literary Foundation will host Lambda award winning author Rahul Mehta 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 7 at the Malcom X Library, 5148 Market St. in San Diego. As a young writer and an openly gay Indian man, Mehta brings his keen insight and fabulous wit to his debut collection…
Same-sex weddings are now big business throughout the nation. It’s predicted that LGBT weddings will add an expected $21 billion to the already $70 billion industry. That makes for an almost 25% increase in wedding related purchases. Businesses in California are expected to see an estimated $265 million in new revenue with legalized gay marriage….
Contemporary artist Gary Baseman has created a San Diego-themed sketch (shown right) on canvas to be displayed at San Diego LGBT Pride 2015. Attendees at the Music Festival in Balboa Park will help complete the art by lending their hand/fingers to add color to the art piece. Sponsored by AT&T, the interactive art project is…
SAN DIEGO – Today, U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) released the following statement on the LGBT Pride Festival celebration this weekend in San Diego: “During Pride we join together to celebrate the wonderful diversity of the LGBT community and our victories in the fight for full equality. While there is work to be done, particularly…
Kiehl’s Since 1851, the New York-based purveyor of fine quality skin and hair care, is gearing up for its 6th annual LifeRide for amfAR — the two-week philanthropic motorcycle ride across several states to raise funds and awareness for AIDS research. The ride will kick off in Denver Aug. 4, and will travel through Salt Lake…
SAN DIEGO: Remarks by Nicole Murray Ramirez at St. Paul’s Cathedral rainbow lighting ceremony, July 14: Good Evening, it is my deep honor to have been asked to speak tonight. These are indeed historic times for our great nation and all Americans. The Confederate flag is coming town in many Southern states and the White…
A number of people have asked what I think of the “die-ins” planned for Saturday’s parade. It’s complicated. As a political strategy, I think the “die-ins” are a bad idea for a number of reasons. Perhaps most importantly, it is causing division within the transgender community. While it is not uncommon for groups to have…
thursday, july 16 Side By Side By Sondheim Revel in the sophistication, wit, insight, heart and genius of Broadway’s most innovative and influential artist, composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim. You’ll hear familiar favorites from such shows as Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to The Forum, Westside Story, Gypsy and…
As San Diegans gear up for Pride weekend Rep. Scott Peters delivered his message of support for the LGBT community. Watch the video above as Peters speaks about what LGBT equality means to him and how this year should be the biggest celebration yet. Over the last few month, Peters has been working hard promoting…
SAN DIEGO –The Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network (GLSEN) of San Diego County wants you to know that raising money for a good cause is a laughing matter! Join GLSEN for a night of laughter and help create safe schools for all at their annual Comedy Fundraiser! The hilarity will go down, Friday, July 31…
