Harvey Milk wax figure unveiled by nephew to celebrate opening of Madame Tussauds San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Civil and human rights leader, Harvey Milk, was honored Thursday with his very own wax figure, which was unveiled by his nephew, Stuart, at Madame Tussauds San Francisco, to celebrate the opening of the city’s newest wax attraction. Stuart Milk, Co-Founder and Board President of the Harvey Milk Foundation, revealed the…

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SD Pride Military Contingent’s first annual fundraiser: May 29

The San Diego Pride Military Contingent Committee is hosting its first annual fundraiser Thursday May 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Harvey Milk’s American Diner, 535 University Ave. in San Diego. There will be happy hour drinks, delicious food, raffles and an opportunity to meet veterans, service members, community activists, friends and family. Come out and show…

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County launches LGBT employee group

SAN DIEGO — Thursday was a big day for Supervisor Dave Roberts and his staff as the County of San Diego celebrated the launch of the “LGBT and Allies Association” employee resource group. Employee resource groups raise cultural awareness, highlight diversity and encourage leadership and professional development within their membership. For those reasons, Supervisor Roberts…

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Lyrical things

Spring is in the air (here in San Diego of course, spring looks a lot like summer and winter), March is nearly upon us and I am feeling just a little lyrical. Or maybe there are a slew of lyrical-like activities happening in town these next few weeks. What could be more poetic in nature…

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San Diego Wrestling Club to host tournament President’s Day weekend

The San Diego Wrestling Club will be hosting their 8th annual Bulldogs Wrestling Tournament  Saturday Feb. 15 starting at 1 p.m. in the main auditorium of The Center in Hillcrest.  Spectators are welcome to come and check out the wrestling competition during the tournament for a $5 donation to the club. The annual San Diego wrestling…

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‘Uprising of Love’ and ‘It Gets Better Project’ host week-long Google+ Hangout series

NEW YORK, — Uprising of Love, the It Gets Better Project and other leading LGBT organizations have launched a week-long series of Google+ Hangouts called “Uprising of Love Hangouts on Air” to explore a variety of LGBT and human rights issues that have surfaced in connection with the upcoming Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. The series aims to…

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San Diego mayoral candidates announce debate schedule for Feb. 11 runoff election

SAN DIEGO – Mayoral candidates and San Diego City Councilmembers David Alvarez and Kevin Faulconer today announced six debates they will participate in leading up to the Feb. 11 special runoff election. The top two finishers in the Nov. 19 primary election announced soon after they would work together to agree upon a half dozen debates. Each debate…

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LGBT Veteran’s Wall of Honor Induction Ceremony to be held Nov. 7 at The Center

Today, The LGBT Veteran’s Wall of Honor Committee announced that the 2013 Benjamin F. Dillingham and Bridget Wilson Veteran’s Wall of Honor Induction Ceremony will be Thursday, Nov. 7 at 5:30 pm at The San Diego LGBT Community Center, 3909 Centre. Street in Hillcrest. This year the committee will be honoring LGBT veterans who have…

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