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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

SDG&E and their staff exemplify allyship in action. As an organization, SDG&E leads by example, backing their values with financial

By JP Emerson Irene Milton, along with her husband Doug, founded Christie’s Place in 1996 in honor of their adopted

By JP Emerson I immigrated from the Philippines to the U.S. at age six. My mom was a nurse who

By JP Emerson My name is Martha Robles. I am a 58 year old Latina woman, diagnosed with HIV in