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Trans March protests anti-LGBTQ bills
Activists from El/La Para TransLatinas staged a die in along Dolores Street while on the Trans March June 23 to protest the many anti-transgender bills that have recently been introduced and/or passed in various state legislatures.
SF Pride parade flexes community's muscle
Thousands of people marched in 200 contingents up Market Street Sunday for the San Francisco LGBTQ Pride parade – a defiant answer from the City-by-the-Bay to a resurgence in homophobic and transphobic attitudes elsewhere.
SF police provide safety tips for Pride festivities
With the city welcoming one of America's largest LGBTQ Pride celebrations this weekend, the San Francisco Police Department is assuring it will keep residents and the half a million expected visitors safe.
Young gay man had to leave Richmond to find community
Growing up gay in a large Catholic, Latino family in Richmond, Carlo Figueroa often felt there was no one to show him how to "be gay."
Toasting SF's pink triangle
San Francisco Pride community grand marshal Honey Mahogany, center, pops the champagne atop Twin Peaks Saturday, June 17, as the installation of the pink triangle was celebrated at a ceremony.
South Bay youth center continues out leadership
A new era is being ushered in at the Bill Wilson Center , a youth and family housing, education, counseling, and advocacy organization in Santa Clara County that also works with LGBTQ people.
Oakland Black Pride returns with expo, brunch
Pride Month doesn't end with the last Sunday of June this year – across the bay from San Francisco's parade and celebration, Oakland Black Pride will be just about to get underway.
Richmond marks Pride with message there's more to do
When Richmond Rainbow Pride held its ninth annual event June 4, the message from many attendees was that more work needs to be done regarding equality and the LGBTQ community.
Rainbow crosswalks latest way cities celebrate Pride
For years now practically every city in the Bay Area has issued a proclamation to declare June as Pride Month. And many cities and towns in the nine-county region fly some version of the Pride flag during June.
Merchants' Family Pride to mark Pink Sat. in Castro
There isn't an official dance party planned for the Castro LGBTQ neighborhood on Pink Saturday, but families looking for Pride options are in luck with the Family Pride Block Party being hosted by the Castro Merchants Association.
Queer Reading: Book celebrates queer historical figures
As people gather this weekend for San Francisco Pride, many can't help but remember past friends, loved ones, and community leaders who have helped to make the LGBTQ community the vibrant one that is being celebrated.
Girls Inc. helps teens thrive in challenging time
Daisha was in a dark place when she found Girls Inc. of Alameda County four years ago.
Dyke, trans marches to kick off at Dolores Park
The Dyke and Trans marches both kick off at Dolores Park for Pride weekend.
Crosswords feature more LGBTQ constructors
Solvers of the New York Times Magazine's weekly Sunday crossword puzzle discovered a special Pride-themed edition June 4.