Military veteran comes out as gay in viral obituary: 'I was afraid'
“I'm sorry for not having the courage to come out as Gay," Edward Thomas Ryan wrote.
“I'm sorry for not having the courage to come out as Gay," Edward Thomas Ryan wrote.
LGBTQ folklore dance troupe celebrates Pride through performance
Arturo Magana founded EFC in 2015 and since then, the troupe has performed across the Bay Area and in Mexico. They perform during Pride Month, Dia De Muertos, Hispanic Heritage Month and San Jose’s Christmas in the Park.
Arturo Magana founded EFC in 2015 and since then, the troupe has performed across the Bay Area and in Mexico. They perform during Pride Month, Dia De Muertos, Hispanic Heritage Month and San Jose’s Christmas in the Park.
California Senate approves ban on schools notifying parents of their child’s pronoun change
School districts in California would be barred from notifying parents if their child asks to go by a new pronoun at school.
School districts in California would be barred from notifying parents if their child asks to go by a new pronoun at school.
First Pride month for Oakland's new LGBTQ District
Oakland's new Lakeshore LGBTQ Cultural District is marking its first Pride month this June, with events and fundraising efforts to build a flagpole and create rainbow crosswalks for the district that rests between Lakeshore Avenue and Grand Avenue near the historic Grand Lake Theatre.
Oakland's new Lakeshore LGBTQ Cultural District is marking its first Pride month this June, with events and fundraising efforts to build a flagpole and create rainbow crosswalks for the district that rests between Lakeshore Avenue and Grand Avenue near the historic Grand Lake Theatre.
Lia Thomas' Olympics dreams dashed after legal challenge to World Aquatics' transgender policy fails
Thomas had previously floated the possibility of competing for the Olympic team.
Thomas had previously floated the possibility of competing for the Olympic team.
Supervisor introduces legislation to protect LGBTQ+ health center in the Castro
An LGBTQ+ mental healthcare facility may get a second chance after being threatened with eviction from its base in SF's Castro neighborhood, according to an announcement from the office of San Francisco Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin.
An LGBTQ+ mental healthcare facility may get a second chance after being threatened with eviction from its base in SF's Castro neighborhood, according to an announcement from the office of San Francisco Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin.
San Francisco 1st major city to offer 'sanctuary' for transgender people
In a unanimous vote, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors declared the city a sanctuary city for people who are transgender, gender non-conforming, intersex, and Two Spirt, a Pan-Indian term describing people who are neither male nor female.
In a unanimous vote, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors declared the city a sanctuary city for people who are transgender, gender non-conforming, intersex, and Two Spirt, a Pan-Indian term describing people who are neither male nor female.
Clinic celebrates Pride with colorful rainbow beads for patients in Castro district
At Sutter Health Castro Primary Care in San Francisco, a patient services representative has been spreading joy since 1988. This year for Pride, she's celebrating with rainbow-colored beads for her patients saying it symbolizes safety and inclusion.
At Sutter Health Castro Primary Care in San Francisco, a patient services representative has been spreading joy since 1988. This year for Pride, she's celebrating with rainbow-colored beads for her patients saying it symbolizes safety and inclusion.
Clinic celebrates Pride with colorful rainbow beads for patients in Castro district
At Sutter Health Castro Primary Care in San Francisco, a patient services representative has been spreading joy since 1988. This year for Pride, she's celebrating with rainbow-colored beads for her patients saying it symbolizes safety and inclusion.
At Sutter Health Castro Primary Care in San Francisco, a patient services representative has been spreading joy since 1988. This year for Pride, she's celebrating with rainbow-colored beads for her patients saying it symbolizes safety and inclusion.
Death of Banko Brown: California AG rules DA didn't abuse discretion by not charging guard
California's Attorney General Rob Bonta reviewed the 2023 shooting death of Banko Brown and found San Francisco's District Attorney's Office did not abuse its discretion when it decided not to charge the security guard who shot and killed Brown at Walgreens.
California's Attorney General Rob Bonta reviewed the 2023 shooting death of Banko Brown and found San Francisco's District Attorney's Office did not abuse its discretion when it decided not to charge the security guard who shot and killed Brown at Walgreens.
Largest pink triangle yet installed in San Francisco in honor of Pride Month
Hundreds of volunteers installed a giant pink triangle atop Twin Peaks early Saturday. San Francisco is the only city in the world to have such a massive symbol hovering over it. It will remain visible through the end of pride month.
Hundreds of volunteers installed a giant pink triangle atop Twin Peaks early Saturday. San Francisco is the only city in the world to have such a massive symbol hovering over it. It will remain visible through the end of pride month.
Pride month also a time to raise mental health awareness of LGBTQ+ community
Beyond the celebrations, Pride month is also a time to raise awareness about mental health issues facing the LGBTQ+ community.
Beyond the celebrations, Pride month is also a time to raise awareness about mental health issues facing the LGBTQ+ community.
SF Downtown First Thursdays kicks off Pride month celebration
Crowds are gathering in the South of Market, where music and dancing filled 2nd Street for San Francisco's second Downtown First Thursdays.
Crowds are gathering in the South of Market, where music and dancing filled 2nd Street for San Francisco's second Downtown First Thursdays.
SF Pride says there is no Israeli float in parade
Members of the Jewish community are frustrated after SF Pride made a statement about its “values and policies.”
Members of the Jewish community are frustrated after SF Pride made a statement about its “values and policies.”
Pop-up market held for LGBTQ-owned small businesses in Sunnyvale
A drag troupe provided entertainment as people shopped with vendors who support the LGBTQ community.
A drag troupe provided entertainment as people shopped with vendors who support the LGBTQ community.
San Francisco's Castro banks on booming sales this LGBTQ+ Pride month
San Francisco’s Castro district is gearing up for the kickoff of Pride Month. Business owners are preparing for an economic boom as tourists head to the city to celebrate.
San Francisco’s Castro district is gearing up for the kickoff of Pride Month. Business owners are preparing for an economic boom as tourists head to the city to celebrate.
Harvey Milk birthday celebrations kickoff in the Castro
After the U.S. State Department issued a global travel warning for LGBTQ travelers last week, some members of the LGBTQ community are on edge, but that didn't stop them from coming out to celebrate Harvey Milk and his legacy this weekend.
After the U.S. State Department issued a global travel warning for LGBTQ travelers last week, some members of the LGBTQ community are on edge, but that didn't stop them from coming out to celebrate Harvey Milk and his legacy this weekend.
US issues alert on violence targeting LGBTQI+ individuals and events
The U.S. Department of State has issued a worldwide caution for U.S. citizens, warning of potential violence targeting LGBTQI+ individuals and events, urging increased caution, avoiding unsafe locations, and registering with STEP, as the FBI and DHS also warn of potential threats during Pride Month.
The U.S. Department of State has issued a worldwide caution for U.S. citizens, warning of potential violence targeting LGBTQI+ individuals and events, urging increased caution, avoiding unsafe locations, and registering with STEP, as the FBI and DHS also warn of potential threats during Pride Month.
What's changed after 20 years of same-sex marriage in the US
It's been 20 years since Massachusetts issued the first state-sanctioned same-sex marriage licenses in the United States.
It's been 20 years since Massachusetts issued the first state-sanctioned same-sex marriage licenses in the United States.
Hundreds gather to remember the life of GLIDE co-founder, Rev. Cecil Williams
San Franciscans from all walks of life gathered at GLIDE Memorial Church on Sunday to celebrate the life of co-founder Rev. Cecil Williams.
San Franciscans from all walks of life gathered at GLIDE Memorial Church on Sunday to celebrate the life of co-founder Rev. Cecil Williams.