Category: LGBT-Queer

August is Transgender History Month in San Francisco, and the First in the Nation

August 2, 2023

“Our history is a vivid and captivating account of sacrifice, transformation, joy, and a journey towards personal liberation” Jupiter Peraza, TRANSGENDER ACTIVIST -Jupiter Peraza, Transgender Activist (August 2, 2023) – After raising the Transgender Flag at City Hall, Mayor London Breed and a small group of community leaders and youth gathered to formally recognize August … More August is Transgender History Month in San Francisco, and the First in the Nation

San Francisco Commemorates World AIDS Day

December 1, 2022

San Francisco is at the forefront of the World AIDS Day commemorations as it continues to be a critical player in the fight for resources and equity. In the 1980s, the AIDS pandemic impacted gay men in the city and worldwide.  … More San Francisco Commemorates World AIDS Day

PRIDE 2021: Various Events Instead Of The Famous LGBTQ Parade, This Year

June 10, 2021

Here is what the organizers of SF Pride have said about this year’s celebrations: “The Board of Directors and staff of the San Francisco LGBT Pride Parade and Celebration are pleased to announce that #SFPride51 will take place throughout the month of June 2021. After a full year of physical distancing and other restrictions, the Bay Area’s … More PRIDE 2021: Various Events Instead Of The Famous LGBTQ Parade, This Year

The Rainbow Flag Returned to San Francisco

June 4, 2021

By Lupita Franco PeimbertCulture & Community (San Francisco) – A large piece of an original rainbow flag raised at a key moment for the gay movement in the United States is now part of San Francisco’s Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transexual (GLBT) Historical Society Museum.  The piece had been lost in time and space, but … More The Rainbow Flag Returned to San Francisco

Four Women Wrongfully Convicted. A Film to Watch Tonight.

October 13, 2016

SOUTHWEST OF SALEM: THE STORY OF THE SAN ANTONIO FOUR FRAMELINE’s ENCORE SCREENING TONIGHT:  THURSDAY, October 13, 2016 7:00 PM – Roxie Theatre 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 Free to the Public. No tickets are required.   This extraordinary documentary highlights the ongoing injustice that  “The San Antonio Four,” Elizabeth Ramirez, Cassandra Rivera, Kristie Mayhugh, … More Four Women Wrongfully Convicted. A Film to Watch Tonight.

Reclaiming My Identity: Soy 41.

September 22, 2016

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month 2016! – #HHM2016 By Alberto B. Mendoza Special to Lupitanews.com When I was 14 years old, a group of friends nicknamed me “41”. I didn’t know what that meant nor did I care since I believed they were my friends. But I was wrong, these kids were not my … More Reclaiming My Identity: Soy 41.

Over-Forty, SF PRIDE stays young, fun, and relevant.

June 27, 2016

(LGBTQ) — It is the largest festivitiy for the  LGBTQ community and allies in the United States. The San Francisco PRIDE celebration and parade congregates thousands of people to celebrate, educate, and liberate a culture and subcultures that proudly so wave flags of irreverent freedom, and rainbow flags.  Created in 1970, it has turned 46. … More Over-Forty, SF PRIDE stays young, fun, and relevant.

PRIDE and Prejudice: Aurora Grajeda, Transgender.

June 26, 2016

By Lupita Peimbert. (People) – Before Aurora Grajeda was openly a woman, she did what many straight men do: she got married, had children, divorced. Later in life, she took her male-name off, asked to be called Aurora, and behaved accordingly. Tall and slender, her reddish hair became her signature, and so her strong voice, … More PRIDE and Prejudice: Aurora Grajeda, Transgender.

All they want is their lives back. 

June 20, 2016

(Film) – Wrongly accused of sexual abuse in 1994, now that they are free, they are fighting hard to be exonerated.  4 Latinas. 4 Lesbians. For their right to have their lives back.  “Southwest of Salem: The Story of the San Antonio Four.” The documentary was presented Monday night at the Castro Theater in San … More All they want is their lives back. 

Of love and men: VIVA.

May 5, 2016

Content by Lupita Peimbert. (Cinema) – Look at it simply, and it appears like a drag queen’s story. Look at it a little more deeply, and you’ll see a story about love as it affects men, their dreams and conventions. Director Paddy Breathnach brings to life a set of powerful, emotional, and very real situations … More Of love and men: VIVA.

PRIDE San Francisco! 

June 28, 2015

Before the Parade.  Friends, leaders, supporters! Joy!           

Out of the Closet in San Francisco, Muy a la PRIDE!

June 26, 2015

This young man from Guadalajara decided to finally say “I am Gay.”   By Lupita Peimbert (San Francisco) –  A few days before the PRIDE San Francisco weekend and parade, 20-year-old Juan Pablo Fernandez can’t decide. Should he wear a very sexy outfit to PRIDE or should he be a little more conservative? – “I … More Out of the Closet in San Francisco, Muy a la PRIDE!

Same-Sex Couples and Their Supporters Celebrate US Court Ruling

June 26, 2015

Reactions from top California leaders. Same-Sex Couples and Their Supporters Celebrate US Court Ruling.

Same-Sex Couples and Their Supporters Celebrate US Court Ruling

June 26, 2015

Content by Lupita Peimbert. (San Francisco) – The LGBTQ Community and their allies are in bliss, after the Supreme Court has ruled in favor in of same-sex marriage across the 50 states in the United States of America. This makes the US country #21 to legalize same-sex marriage. What it means is that same-sex couples … More Same-Sex Couples and Their Supporters Celebrate US Court Ruling

Marriage for All

January 27, 2013

(Paris, France) – Thousands of same-sex marriage supporters marched Sunday, January 27,  2013, urging the French government to legalize gay and lesbian marriages, and authorize adoption for the couples. Currently same-sex marriage is legal in more than 10 countries. [Photos by Lupitanews.]