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Queer financial planner reaches out to LGBTQs

Queer financial planner reaches out to LGBTQs

  • by JL Odom
  • Jun 26, 2024

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people took to doing or learning something new to fill their shelter-in-place days, keep boredom at bay, and move forward, in some way, during an otherwise standstill time.

Gay Sacramento leader Mangers reflects on service

Gay Sacramento leader Mangers reflects on service

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 26, 2024

Dennis Mangers said he isn't the "gay godfather of Sacramento," as a local media outlet dubbed him 16 years ago.

North Bay Latine nonprofit embraces diversity

North Bay Latine nonprofit embraces diversity

  • by Lois Pearlman
  • Jun 26, 2024

When Lisa Carreno attended her first meeting of the organization that was to become Los Cien, she knew that, as a Cuban American in an organization devoted to empowering Latines, she belonged.

LGBTQ bar reopening in SF's beleaguered Financial District

LGBTQ bar reopening in SF's beleaguered Financial District

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 26, 2024

Ginger's, the San Francisco Financial District's only LGBTQ bar, is planning a grand reopening Pride weekend.

Oakland LGBTQ center sees growth with hiring of COO

Oakland LGBTQ center sees growth with hiring of COO

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Jun 26, 2024

It's been seven years since the Oakland LGBTQ Community Center was founded and held its grand opening at its offices near Lake Merritt.

Unique LGBTQ survey piloted in Oregon

Unique LGBTQ survey piloted in Oregon

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jun 26, 2024

With the ongoing lack of comprehensive demographic data on the LGBTQ community, Oregon leaders are piloting a unique effort to rectify the issue in the Beaver State.

Central Valley LGBTQ+ organization relaunches with new name, expanded focus

Central Valley LGBTQ+ organization relaunches with new name, expanded focus

  • by Marijke Rowland
  • Jun 26, 2024

It turns out that there can be a lot in a name.

Trans people show Pride from within

Trans people show Pride from within

  • by Max Guerrera
  • Jun 26, 2024

As intuitive as gender expression can be, it's often met with resistance from others.

This Couple Makes Wine as a Conduit for Change

This Couple Makes Wine as a Conduit for Change

  • by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
  • Jun 25, 2024

Together, Jill and Lisa's vision is clear — wine is not just a beverage; it's a conduit for change. "We want to be the brand that defines how to do well by doing good— to show that we can change the wine industry so that it's more equitable for women,"

People's March struts down Polk St. with resistance

People's March struts down Polk St. with resistance

  • by Max Guerrera
  • Jun 25, 2024

"Queer power!" was chanted by hundreds of marchers during this year's fifth annual People's March, Sunday, June 23.

SF Pride hears it from both sides in Israel-Hamas conflict

SF Pride hears it from both sides in Israel-Hamas conflict

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 19, 2024

Strong feelings on both sides of the Israel-Hamas war have landed the San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration Committee in the middle, seemingly not pleasing anyone.

Celebrating our elders: For You's community events in June

Celebrating our elders: For You's community events in June

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Jun 4, 2024

Throughout June, a performance and social practice group in San Francisco called For You, will present a series of four events which will celebrate isolated elders who live in the city.

B.A.R.'s Bestie balloting begins

B.A.R.'s Bestie balloting begins

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 25, 2023

It's time for Bay Area Reporter readers to cast their ballots for the LGBTQ newspaper's annual Best of the Bay contest.

US Senate candidate Lee named a grand marshal of Oakland Pride

US Senate candidate Lee named a grand marshal of Oakland Pride

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 7, 2023

Congressmember Barbara Lee, who is seeking the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Dianne Feinstein, was named a grand marshal of this weekend's Oakland Pride parade.