Dear Pride Family, Around this time last year, San Diego was making news around the country, because of a so-called “controversy” perpetuated by right-wing media. A young girl cried wolf- calling against the right of a trans woman to use the women’s locker room.…
Dear Pride Family, I walked into Lestat’s on Park to find the unmistakable wit and wisdom of She Fest founder Kelcie Parra awaiting me. Fresh off my first year as a San Diego Pride Festival volunteer, I heard there was a squad of 2SLGBTQ+…
Dear Pride Family, Happy Leap Day! Thanks to math and science we’ve been given the gift of time: one extra day to be gay! I’ve been reflecting on the idea of being “too extra.” This critique is often levied against queer people, particularly related…
Dear Pride Family, Every February, our Pride Youth Programs focus on highlighting and celebrating visual and performing arts. I absolutely love this time of year as it is an opportunity to see young people create and tap into some joy. However, as an adult…
Dear Pride Family, Last night, our community lost a trailblazer and legend. Today, we are left with the deepest of gratitude to Jeri Dilno, for her bravery and willingness to forge a path where often none existed. She was a home-grown activist who gave…
Dear Pride Family, When we think of Pride we often invoke the images of our Stonewall forbears, people like Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and Stormé DeLarverie. However, it is vital for us to recognize those doing the work in our community right here…