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By Cesar A Reyes The annual Spirit of Stonewall Rally kicks off Pride weekend and commemorates the Stonewall Riots of 1969,

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

Jamie Arangure is the founder and president of Proyecto Trans Latinas, a community organization focused on supporting the needs of

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

Courtney Johnson, also known as Strawberry, is a dynamic and influential figure in San Diego’s LGBTQ+ community,where she has spent nearly a decade shaping the local scene through her work in drag and now in her role as a field research coordinator for the Trans Health Project

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

By JP Emerson The Center’s LGBTQ+ Luminaries Lunch is a celebration of joy, power, and unity as we honor the

With courage and foresight, SPARTA Pride defends the dignity, honor, and rights of trans service members across the country. Despite

Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (she/her) is a true advocate for our community, choosing action over silence, passionately defending LGBTQ+ rights in

For 25 years, Sandra Ramirez (she/her/ella) and Lizbeth Pineda (she/her/ella) have been trailblazers in love, advocacy, and empowerment for San