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First-of-its kind trans immigrant support center opens permanent space after years without one
A grassroots organization supporting transgender people from South Asia (often known as Hijrah or Kinnar) has opened a physical location in San Francisco after operating for 6 years without one. Parivar Bay Area opened its brick-and-mortar doors on October 20, during Diwali. The group’s founder, Indian immigrant Anjali Rimi, was brimming with emotion when she […]
Overwhelming majority of trans people facing ‘abject terror’ in UK, poll reveals
New research has revealed that transphobia in the UK has left 84 per cent of trans people feeling unsafe. The YouGov poll, commissioned by the Good Law Project and published last week, revealed that almost two-thirds of transgender and non-binary people in the country had been verbally abused in public, and almost 25 per cent […]
CVS tells HIV activists that pharma company Gilead needs to lower price of PrEP drug if it wants it covered
An executive from CVS has demanded Gilead lower the prices of a new HIVprevention drug in an email . Dr. Michelle Guardine, chief medical officer for CVS Caremark, sent an email to PrEP4All, an organization working on PrEP access, that has demanded the pharmacy chain cover the new drug Yeztugo, also known as lenacapavir. In the message, […]
Local News
Positive Images Social Saturday Happens November 1
Join us for Social Saturday on November 1st from 1-3 pm at Snoopy’s Home Icefor a magical wintery adventure. The public skate session lasts from 1:15-3:30, and guests are welcome to stay as long as they like. Not a big skater? Enjoy a delicious treat at the Warm Puppy Cafe while you watch your loved ones […]
Face to Face Welcomes Executive Director: Kevin McAllister
Kevin is a mission-driven leader and innovative change agent with more than 20 years of experience advancing nonprofit organizations. He brings with him a proven track record of strengthening financial sustainability, building high-impact partnerships, and guiding organizations through pivotal moments of growth and change. Most recently, Kevin served as Development Director at the California Council […]
Arts & Entertainment
“Slay-O-Week – And 80s Dance Party Happenes October 21 in Sonoma
Bloom Carneros will host a 1980s-themed Halloween dance party from 7-10 p.m., Oct. 31, at the Sonoma restaurant. The 21-and-over event will include costume contests, DJ HurryKane spinning ’80s dance music and drag performances by San Francisco performer Lydia Darling. Proceeds benefit Wake up Sonoma. Tickets are $30 and available on Eventbrite. Bloom Carneros, 22910 Broadway, Sonoma, 707-412-0438, bloomcarneros.com
Sonoma Valley Pride Hosts A Screening of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at Sebastiani Theatre for 50th Anniversary November 8th
Sonoma Valley Pride Hosts A Screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Sebastiani Theatre for 50th AnniversarySponsored by Wake UP Sonoma, Matthew Long Design and Out In The Vineyards Sonoma Valley Pride is inviting the community to celebrate a cult classic in true over-the-top style! On Saturday, November 8, the historic Sebastiani Theatre will host a […]
State News
Ireland’s LGBTQ+ Hero Roger Casement Honoredon San Francisco’s Rainbow Honor Walk
The Consulate General of Ireland and the Rainbow Honor Walk (www.rainbowhonorwalk.org) will commemorate the life and legacy of Roger Casement — Irish patriot, humanitarian, and LGBTQ+ trailblazer — with a bronze plaque installed on San Francisco’s world famous “Gay Main Street.” The plaque will be unveiled at 4pm on Tuesday, October 28, in the Bank of America Plaza at 501 Castro […]
“I Live the Life Because I Love the Life: A Celebration of Trans People of Color Opens at SF’s LLBT Historical Society Museum November 12
Opening next month, and co-presented with the Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive, this exhibition celebrates Black, Latinx, Asian, and Pacific Islander trans and gender nonconforming people who lived authentically despite racism, homophobia, transphobia, and class prejudice. The exhibition highlights both performance and everyday expressions of identity, with works ranging from studio portraits of gender impersonators at Finocchio’s and the […]
