San Diego Gay and Lesbian News

The HBA has created a special opportunity to comment on HBA Staff and Board Members with the HBA feedback month.

This Friday, Oct. 8 from 6-7 pm, please join us for the 5th annual Diamonds in the Rough Banquet featuring live performances by Strawberry Corncakes (she/her), a keynote speech by President of the San Diego Black LGBTQ Coalition, Pamuela Halliwell (she/her), and a special award ceremony!

Guess what? ...The San Diego Equality Awards are BACK — and this year, our celebration will be in-person! Join us on Friday, Oct. 8 for an evening under the stars at the picturesque Humphrey's by the Bay!

We hope you'll join us, the San Diego LGBTQ+ community and our allies as we gather to celebrate our victories and raise critical resources for the fight ahead. 

From September 15 to October 15, you will probably hear a lot about Hispanic or Latino or Latinx Heritage Month. Heritage months can be tricky: why set aside just one month to celebrate ethnic or marginalized groups–including their culture, resilience, and artistry–when they should be celebrated all year?

The Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) of San Diego will host a book signing event for Rev. Major Dusty Pruitt's "Nomad For God" book on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 10 am.

San Diego State University (SDSU) has posted a job opening for the Director of the Pride Center. 

Opened in 2014, The Pride Center creates, sustains, and strengthens an open, inclusive, safe, and affirming gathering space and campus environment for persons of all sexual and gender identities and their allies. 

As part of San Diego Design Week, community members are encouraged to get on a bicycle and explore historic homes, community gathering spaces and public art that memorializes and celebrates the LGBTQI+ Community in Central San Diego.