DoKnow, born Daniel Lopez in Los Angeles, is a comedian who torpedoed the glass ceiling by podcasting his relatable, laid-back way of looking at the world.
Instead of overwhelming shoppers with endless options, it focuses on brands with a clear point of view-most of them LGBTQ+ owned, others deeply aligned with the community through their values, partnerships, and impact. Some are small businesses built from the ground up. Others are growing brands challenging industries that haven't always made space for us.
A federal judge has blocked RFK Jr.'s dangerous changes to childhood vaccine policy. Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, a former senior CDC official featured on The Advocate's January/February cover, called the ruling "big news" and a win for science and the law.
Later, Hawkins was walking down the street and Myers yelled to him from his balcony, 'Joe, we need to open the center.' At the time, they were mulling over ways of strengthening the city's LGBTQ+ community and there was a possibility that the San Francisco LGBT Center could open a satellite location in Oakland. Hawkins replied, 'Hell, no, there can be no SF satellite in Oakland. Do you want to open a community center here in Oakland?'
Chareau, a plant-based spirit made with California organic cucumber, spearmint, muskmelon, and lemon peel, then finished with fresh aloe, is the first aloe plant-based spirit made in California. It didn't arrive with a legacy distillery behind it or a celebrity check in front of it. It arrived because Helen Diaz decided that a resilient, sun-loving plant that heals things and breaks down its own barriers deserves to be taken seriously.
Join us for a vibrant Trans Day of Visibility Festival at Boeddeker Park in the heart of the Tenderloin and The Transgender District, March 29th 2026. Expect sickening performances, powerful vocals, community vibes.
Alan wanted to sell, and the three of us girls hit him up for it. She said she wanted to own the bar because of 'The history, the area and the locals. I've been here through two owners and built up a really good customer base.'
Love them or hate them, there's no denying the impact The Queers have had on punk rock. Screeching Weasel, MXPX, and Blink-182 have all cited them as major influences. Three chords, three members and a buttload of songs have pushed the band across five decades from their humble beginnings in New Hampshire in 1981.
We felt this was a timely exhibition because we are once again living in a moment when queer and lesbian communities are being asked to survive systems that were not built for us. These histories are not just stories from the past. They are blueprints for how we build, care for one another, and sustain our institutions now.
Stand on the corner of Market and Castro on a Tuesday evening at 6:45 pm and watch the sidewalk traffic compress. It's subtle at first, like a density shift, bodies moving with purpose rather than drift. By 7 pm, the wave has passed, and the street exhales. The restaurants that couldn't seat you fifteen minutes ago suddenly have tables. The MUNI drivers know this rhythm. Something is creating a Doppler effect in the Castro, and it's keeping the neighborhood abuzz.
We recognize the deep importance Tucson Pride has held in our community since 1977, serving as a space of visibility, advocacy, celebration, and resilience for nearly five decades. We are profoundly grateful to every volunteer, sponsor, artist, activist, and community member who has supported Tucson Pride throughout its history.