They came from Russia, South Africa, Brazil, Japan, and Australia — on almost any given weekday at 10 a.m. they can be found at the rainbow flag pole at Castro and Market streets, ready for a two-hour walking tour of the crossroads of the queer world. Or is it, still? Kathy Amendola, a lesbian who … [Read more…]
They came from Russia, South Africa, Brazil, Japan, and Australia — on almost any given weekday at 10 a.m. they can be found at the rainbow flag pole at Castro and Market streets, ready for a two-hour walking tour of the crossroads of the queer world. Or is it, still? Kathy Amendola, a lesbian who … [Read more…]
When Kai’s father took him for a fresh haircut and to try on a suit for the first time, he felt a euphoric sense of freedom. Noah didn’t want to see his mother’s face when he came out, so he screamed, “Mum, I’m gay!” from his bedroom — her loving response was a relief. Both … [Read more…]
President Joe Biden’s commitment to putting LGBTQ rights at the forefront of the United States foreign policy that he announced shortly after he was sworn into office in 2021 is now gaining momentum, as seen by his recent nomination of a sixth out person to serve at the rank of ambassador. Gay former congressmember Sean … [Read more…]
Former executive director and longtime lesbian leader Leslie Ewing will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Pacific Center for Human Growth at the nonprofit’s 50th anniversary celebration Saturday, June 3, from 6:30 p.m. to midnight at the Berkeley Panoramic Building, an outdoor space located at 2539 Telegraph Avenue. The Berkeley LGBTQ community center is … [Read more…]