San Diego Gay and Lesbian News

With so much uncertainty and so many things changing from day to day, I wanted to take this moment to share with you some of the changes and adaptations we’ve made and how we are moving forward. Our hearts go out to everyone who has been impacted by the mental, emotional, physical, health, and financial damage that has been done by this virus.

The Imperial Court de San Diego has established an emergency fund to assist local community members whose livelihoods have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Over $5,000 worth of grocery store and food gift cards have been purchased or donated for distribution to those in need.

Humanity! is so ready for spring's sunny and warm weather they have decided it would be a good time to have a party!

There will be good vibes, good music, food, and beverages for all who attend.

They also invite you to please bring a non-perishable food item for Mama's Kitchen.

Back in August of 2019 drag artists Barbie Q and Raquel Ita made headlines. They were going to be doing a highly controversial Drag Queen Storytime at the Civic Center Library Chula Vista. 

The performance went on amid protest, but in the end, it was a great success. 

Now Barbie Q and Raquel Ita are back, this time at the Lux Art Institute in Encinitas for Family Art Day. 

Whether you have a green thumb or not the Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden could use your help. They are currently accepting volunteers, novice or experienced, to join the Rose Garden Corps.

Volunteers work in the garden trimming off dead blooms, weeding, raking, fertilizing, pruning and planting new varieties.

Last year, McKrae Game, a once highly ranked advocate and founder of Hope for Wholeness, a conversion therapy program was fired, came out as gay and shunned the method in an interview by The Post and Courier

San Diego has a long history as a thriving community for LGBTQ adults interested in sports with groups like the America’s Finest City Softball League who've been longtime partners for OUT at the Park),

There are many people in the world doing amazing things. 

And there is a new movement in San Diego that hopes to bring a little light and love to those personalities, it's called "Lift Up San Diego."

Beloved community member Darius Maleknia sadly passed away at the end of January. He had many friends who are heartbroken upon hearing of his death. 

There is even a public Facebook group in which you can post your own memories and photos of Darius.