Launch of play honoring SF Compton's Cafeteria Riot celebrated in run-up to Pride

In the run-up to San Francisco Pride, a gathering was held on Friday at The Tenderloin Museum to honor the legacy of the 1966 Compton's Cafeteria Riot, and the launch of a play which re-tells the events of the day.

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.

Cyclists depart SF for LA in AIDS/LifeCycle's emotional 540-mile journey

Cyclists arrived before dawn Sunday for the 2024 AIDS/LifeCycle fundraising ride, that began at San Francisco's Cow Palace with a 6 a.m. opening ceremony to launch the epic 540-mile ride that takes participants on a journey from San Francisco to Los Angeles over the coming week.

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.

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.

FBI, DHS warn of increased terrorist threat to LGBTQIA+ events ahead of Pride Month

The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are warning Americans about the threat of foreign terrorist organizations targeting LGBTQIA+-related events and venues as Pride Month kicks off in June.

Moscow gay bars raided by police after Supreme Court decision deeming LGBTQ+ movement 'extremist'

Russian security forces raided gay clubs and bars across Moscow Friday night, less than 48 hours after the country’s top court banned what it called the “global LGBTQ+ movement” as an extremist organization.

Bay Area celebrates National Coming Out Day

The Bay Area is known around the world for its vibrant LGBTQIA+ community and is considered an important player in the gay rights movement.

Superintendent calls ban on Pride flags at Sunol school 'disheartening'

Trustees of Sunol Glen Unified School District, which oversees a single school, Sunol Glen School -- adopted a policy Tuesday that won't allow Pride or inclusivity flags on its official flagpole.

Oakland Pride weekend includes pub crawl and parade

Saturday more than 100 people took part in the pride bar crawl to support LGBTQ businesses across the city. And Sunday, the pride parade took over the streets of Oakland.

Silicon Valley Pride wraps up festival

This is the 48th annual celebration and organizers say this year’s theme is about being proud and remaining resilient.

The 1975 cancels shows in Jakarta, Taipei after taking same-sex stance in Malaysia

Matt Healey, the lead vocal of The 1975, used profanity in his speech criticizing the government’s stance against homosexuality, before kissing bass player Ross MacDonald.

48-hour 'drag-a-thon' breaks world record, raises $300K for LGBTQ charity

Not only did the drag-a-thon make history, but supporters raised $285,000 for The Trevor Project, a nonprofit that works to prevent suicide among LGBTQ youth.

East Bay punk, 1st trans woman in pro skateboarding, on fighting for validity

An East Bay punk musician, who is also the first transgender woman in professional skateboarding, shares about the struggles of transitioning, the courage it takes to be yourself, and her band's upcoming final performance at Oakland's Mosswood Meltdown.