Spirits of Stonewall Awards 2025
By Cesar A Reyes The annual Spirit of Stonewall Rally kicks off Pride weekend and commemorates the Stonewall Riots of 1969,
Read More
Author: thewordsd.news
Andy Kleinke and The San Diego Pride 5k
By Dwight Byrum Andy Kleinke, the race director for the San Diego Pride 5K, never set out to lead one of the
Read More
Orville Mendoza in Noises Off A Three-Act Play Within A Play
By Dwight Byrum As a veteran actor with Broadway credits and a history of crowd-pleasing comedic timing, Orville Mendoza is no stranger to the stage. But in the Old Globe Theatre’s upcoming production of “Noises Off,”
Read More
Bold and Brilliant: The Colors of LGBTQIA+ Pride
San Diego artist Carole Kuck’s latest series, Bold and Brilliant: The Colors of LGBTQIA+ Pride, is a deeply intentional exploration of
Read More
Stonewall Light of Pride Reverend Dan Koeshall
Rev. Dan Koeshall, Senior Pastor at The Met, aka MCC San Diego, has dedicated much of his life to creating awelcoming, inclusive, and transformative spiritual space. Known affectionately as Pastor Dan within the church, he describes his role and mission with profound humility and purpose. His
Read More
Stonewall Community Grand Marshal Jamie Arangure
Jamie Arangure is the founder and president of Proyecto Trans Latinas, a community organization focused on supporting the needs of
Read More
Spirit of Stonewall Service Award Bears San Diego
Bears San Diego is a nonprofit social organization that has been a cornerstone of the San Diego LGBTQ+ communityfor over thirty years. Originally founded in 1994, the group started as a response to the
Read More
Stonewall Inspirational Relationship Award Julie Hoffman & Summer White
Julie Hoffman and Summer White’s love story, which began in 1985 during Gay Pride Weekend at a lesbian bar in San Diego’s Hillcrest neighborhood, is a testament to enduring love, resilience, and community involvement.Celebrating their 40th anniversary together, they reflect on their journey
Read More
Stonewall Community Service Award Cesar A. Reyes
Cesar A. Reyes, the Publisher and Creative Director of The WORD San Diego, has been a pivotal figure in the San
Read More
Your Voice Matters: Shape the Future of LGBTQ+ Services in San Diego
By Gus Hernandez Every voice in our LGBTQ+ community matters, especially those that are too often unheard. That is why
Read More