San Diego LGBT activist Nicole Murray-Ramirez was given the “Lifetime Achievement Award” at the 30th Anniversary Dinner of Border Angels in San Diego on November 5, 2016.
The event was held at the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation to a sold-out crowd.
Murray-Ramirez was honored alongside stage producer and director William A. Virchis.
San Diego Gay and Lesbian News (SDGLN) got to speak with the male singer of the 70's and 80's group The B-52's, Fred Schneider, before they make their way to America's Finest City to help raise money for an AIDS memorial.
In accordance with his wishes and in memory of Kurt Cunningham and his passion for ensuring that all community members, regardless of ability to pay, have access to counseling services, the Kurt Cunningham Counseling Services Fund has been established.
The Nicky Awards were established in 1974 by longtime gay activist and current City Commissioner Nicole Ramirez to raise funds for community causes. The first Nicky Awards were a benefit for the Gay Center and the Metropolitan Community Church.
Sixteen community members competed in the 3 categories, answering the question: "What does Pride mean to you?" Contestants also wore attire that represented their "pride" and were asked to explain their outfit to the judges.
The Stonewall Citizens' Patrol will host "Keep Our Wheels Turning" this evening from 6-9 pm to celebration the organization's 8 years of service to the community. The event will be held at Gossip Grill.
The San Diego LGBT Community Center will name its Latin@ Services space for longtime gay and Latino activist, Nicole Murray-Ramirez. The naming will take place as part to the 10th anniversary commemoration of Latino@ Services at The Center.
In the course of a year, Nathan Fletcher went from Republican to Independent to Democrat, leaving San Diego's LGBT community wondering exactly where he stands.
