SF Indigiqueer artist Tricia Rainwater digs deep into personal, cultural histories

In one of her Instagram posts, multimedia artist Tricia Rainwater stands inside a picnic shelter at Cadron Settlement Park in Cadron, Arkansas.

Queer social media experts weigh in on AI content moderation

Social media platforms commonly use artificial intelligence for content moderation, with the AI software itself relying on algorithms to screen content posted by social media users.

Users grapple with whether to leave social media sites

Some social media sites have undergone major changes since President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January.

Lived experience guides Tate Smith's trans and DEI consulting firm

Five years ago, Tate Smith, then a legal secretary, decided it was time to share something about himself at his workplace, Clifford Chance, a major law firm in London.

For Bay Area artist Marcel Pardo Ariza, representation matters

It's a sunny Sunday afternoon in San Francisco's Mission District – a welcomed reprieve from the more frequent chilly, overcast, windy and rainy conditions in the city this time of the year.

'A Woman's Song for Peace' - Upcoming Dance Brigade tour centers on peace, belonging during tumultuous time

A group of unapologetic feminists - featuring Holly Near, Ferron, Christelle Durandy, and Krissy Keefer's all-women Dance Brigade, - will take the stage for "A Woman's Song for Peace" Jan. 19 at the Herbst Theatre, and on tour.

Lucid, with AI, aims to push the boundaries on streaming

Not many 28-year-olds can say they were a professional athlete, top of their class at an elite university, an investment bank analyst, and a global business development lead and now have their own company.

Nonbinary hairstylist in Virginia gives clients the gender-affirming cuts they want

Every nonbinary and trans person's gender-affirming care is specific to them.

National trans scholarship initiative takes shape in SF

A national initiative centering on advancing trans and nonbinary scholarship is underway, and its roots are in San Francisco.

Tech firm CEO takes a nonlinear approach to autism diagnoses

When it comes to a wealth of experience, subject matter expertise, and an interest in solving a complex problem, entrepreneur Amanda "Mandy" Ralston fits the bill.

Trans artist Nonamey finds community, inspiration in Portland

San Francisco has the first-ever Transgender District, the Office of Trans Initiatives, and the status as a sanctuary city for trans and gender-nonconforming people, but there's another trans-embracing metropolis on the West Coast: Portland.

Trans entrepreneurs empower queer community through apparel

Length, width, fabric type, looseness or tightness – there are a number of reasons why a clothing item doesn't work for a person.

LGBTQ social media platforms center on queer spaces, community connection

LGBTQ-centered social media platforms can be a lifeline in terms of offering the types of community connections they're seeking – particularly if they involve safe, supportive interactions with community members and allies.

Transgender District's entrepreneurship program recognized by SF Board of Supervisors

A nonprofit is doing something right if it receives a special commendation from the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

Plenty of Pride on display at SF Trans March

It was a sight to see: a multitude of light blue, white, and light pink horizontal stripes on clothing, signage, and flags of all sizes, including one that was more than 100 feet long.

Queer financial planner reaches out to LGBTQs

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.

The Castro lights up for community 'Brite Nite' event

San Francisco's Castro neighborhood was aglow over Memorial Day weekend for "Brite Nite," a free, community-focused event featuring Day-Glo decor and dancers in storefronts and glow-themed parties in neighborhood bars.

Ivy Riot! Pride Month series gives center stage to the queer musicians & community

In the East Bay, the owners of The Ivy Room are going above and beyond for Pride month by hosting an unprecedented 19 music and community events.

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