Hoodslam brings Pride to wrestling
Hoodslam is a burgeoning event with roots in Oakland that mixes wrestling with performance art. The founder is a transwoman who says its geared for people 21 and up.
Hoodslam is a burgeoning event with roots in Oakland that mixes wrestling with performance art. The founder is a transwoman who says its geared for people 21 and up.
'Queerest Library Ever': San Francisco Public Library prepares for Pride month
San Francisco public libraries are celebrating pride month, calling itself the "Queerest Library Ever."
San Francisco public libraries are celebrating pride month, calling itself the "Queerest Library Ever."
History of Pride Month
As Pride Month celebrations get underway, members of the LGBTQ+ community are also under attack as anti-gay and anti-trans rhetoric is on the rise across the country. KTVU's Heather Holmes speaks with Gabrielle Antolovich, president of the Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center in San Jose about how Pride Month began, how much has changed and what has stayed the same over the last several decades.
As Pride Month celebrations get underway, members of the LGBTQ+ community are also under attack as anti-gay and anti-trans rhetoric is on the rise across the country. KTVU's Heather Holmes speaks with Gabrielle Antolovich, president of the Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center in San Jose about how Pride Month began, how much has changed and what has stayed the same over the last several decades.
3 out of 4 Americans support LGBTQ ad campaigns, GLAAD survey finds
More than half of people polled said seeing LGBTQ people in ads makes them "more comfortable with people who are different than themselves."
More than half of people polled said seeing LGBTQ people in ads makes them "more comfortable with people who are different than themselves."
Clayton Kershaw disagrees with Dodgers inviting Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, report says
Clayton Kershaw says he disagrees with the Los Angeles Dodgers’ decision to welcome Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at the team’s Pride Night.
Clayton Kershaw says he disagrees with the Los Angeles Dodgers’ decision to welcome Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at the team’s Pride Night.
SF health leaders encourage mpox vaccine before Pride celebrations
Though cases have dropped considerably in San Francisco, mpox, formerly referred to as monkeypox, is still popping up around the United States, according to the San Francisco Department of Public Health.
Though cases have dropped considerably in San Francisco, mpox, formerly referred to as monkeypox, is still popping up around the United States, according to the San Francisco Department of Public Health.
FDA finalizes blood-donation rules to allow more gay, bisexual men
The updated FDA guidelines do away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.
The updated FDA guidelines do away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.
Court ruling keeps Montana lawmaker Zooey Zephyr out of House
The ruling came after attorneys for the state of Montana asked the judge to reject Zephyr’s attempt to return. She was silenced two weeks ago then banished last week for admonishing Republican lawmakers and encouraging a raucous statehouse protest.
The ruling came after attorneys for the state of Montana asked the judge to reject Zephyr’s attempt to return. She was silenced two weeks ago then banished last week for admonishing Republican lawmakers and encouraging a raucous statehouse protest.
Montana GOP bars transgender lawmaker from 2023 session
Transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr was barred from participating on the House floor as Republican leaders voted Wednesday to silence her for the rest of 2023 session after she protested GOP leaders’ decision earlier in the week to silence her.
Transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr was barred from participating on the House floor as Republican leaders voted Wednesday to silence her for the rest of 2023 session after she protested GOP leaders’ decision earlier in the week to silence her.
Concord school transforms into 'Wonderland' for Pride Prom
Concord High School turned into "Wonderland" Saturday for the second annual Pride Prom in Contra Costa County.
Concord High School turned into "Wonderland" Saturday for the second annual Pride Prom in Contra Costa County.
CVS 'gender transition' guide says employees must use preferred pronouns, can use bathroom reflecting identity
In the guidelines obtained exclusively by FOX Business, employees are told they may be entitled to a medical leave of absence "under the Family and Medical Leave Act, state law, and/or CVS Health policy."
In the guidelines obtained exclusively by FOX Business, employees are told they may be entitled to a medical leave of absence "under the Family and Medical Leave Act, state law, and/or CVS Health policy."
Community mourns death of San Francisco drag icon, Heklina
San Francisco's drag and LGBTQ+ community is both devastated and mourning the sudden passing of legendary performer, Heklina, on Monday.
San Francisco's drag and LGBTQ+ community is both devastated and mourning the sudden passing of legendary performer, Heklina, on Monday.
Twitter removes tweets about ‘Trans Day of Vengeance’
Twitter says it has removed thousands of tweets showing a poster promoting a “trans day of vengeance” protest in support of transgender rights in Washington, D.C., on Saturday.
Twitter says it has removed thousands of tweets showing a poster promoting a “trans day of vengeance” protest in support of transgender rights in Washington, D.C., on Saturday.
Walt Disney World to host world’s largest LGBTQ+ conference amid criticism from DeSantis
The decision to hold the conference in Florida was made in 2019, according to a spokesperson for Out & Equal.
The decision to hold the conference in Florida was made in 2019, according to a spokesperson for Out & Equal.
Pope Francis clarifies stance on homosexuality: 'Every sexual act outside of marriage is a sin'
His comments calling for the decriminalization of homosexuality were hailed by LGBTQ advocates as a milestone that would help end harassment and violence against LGBTQ persons.
His comments calling for the decriminalization of homosexuality were hailed by LGBTQ advocates as a milestone that would help end harassment and violence against LGBTQ persons.
In Pakistan, trans men search for inclusion, visibility
Aman, a 22-year-old transgender man from the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore, says he was always close to his father. When he was little and it was cold out, his father held his hands to warm them. When he was at university, his father would wait until he got home to eat dinner together, regardless of how late it was.
Aman, a 22-year-old transgender man from the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore, says he was always close to his father. When he was little and it was cold out, his father held his hands to warm them. When he was at university, his father would wait until he got home to eat dinner together, regardless of how late it was.
Boston Marathon opens 2023 race to nonbinary athletes
Organizers confirmed the change as registration opened Monday for the 127th running of the marathon on April 17, 2023.
Organizers confirmed the change as registration opened Monday for the 127th running of the marathon on April 17, 2023.
Oakland LGBTQ Community Center celebrates 5 years ahead of Pridefest
The Oakland LGBTQ Community Center is celebrating a major milestone this week ahead of Sunday's Pridefest in the city. This week marks five years since the center first opened its doors.
The Oakland LGBTQ Community Center is celebrating a major milestone this week ahead of Sunday's Pridefest in the city. This week marks five years since the center first opened its doors.
Oakland is 1 of 3 cities to receive extra monkeypox vaccines for distribution at Pride events
Federal officials announced they are shipping thousands of additional monkeypox or m-pox vaccine doses to Pride festivals to help reduce infections.
Federal officials announced they are shipping thousands of additional monkeypox or m-pox vaccine doses to Pride festivals to help reduce infections.
Utah ruling allows transgender kids to play girls sports
Instead of an outright ban, transgender girls will now be sent before a commission that will determine on a case-by-case basis if their participation compromises fairness.
Instead of an outright ban, transgender girls will now be sent before a commission that will determine on a case-by-case basis if their participation compromises fairness.