Category Archives: Announcements

SF Pride Announces BeBe Sweetbriar as 2013 Parade Community Grand Marshal

SF PRIDE ANNOUNCES BEBE SWEETBRIAR AS 2013 PARADE COMMUNITY GRAND MARSHAL SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the San Francisco Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Pride Celebration Committee and Board of Directors announced BeBe Sweetbriar as an Individual Community Grand Marshal for the 2013 … Continue reading

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STATEMENT FROM THE SF PRIDE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

“For the past four decades, SF Pride has stood firmly to advance its mission to educate the world about LGBT issues, commemorate LGBT heritage, celebrate LGBT culture, and liberate LGBT people.  It remains a considerable honor and utmost commitment to … Continue reading

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SF Pride Adds New Talent to the Board of Directors

The San Francisco Pride Board of Directors has added three new members, bringing together a wide range of talent and experience to the organization. Shaun Haines Shaun is a San Francisco native Information Technology professional with over 10 years of … Continue reading

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SF City Hall Honors Former Mayor Willie Brown

As closing ceremony for Black History month, on Tuesday, February 26, Mayor Ed Lee hosted a reception honoring Former Mayor Willie Brown. Brown, the first African American Mayor of San Francisco and the First African American Speaker of the California … Continue reading

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Community Advisory Board Update

In an effort broaden its reach and help the Pride organization better serve the needs of the community, a Community Advisory Board (CAB) was created in 2010. The CAB is comprised of a group of volunteers who offer the Pride Board advice on … Continue reading

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Tax Relief Legislation for City Employees with Same-Sex Partners Signed

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Legislation introduced by San Francisco supervisor Mark Farrell, which provides tax relief to city employees with same-sex partners, was recently passed by the Board of Supervisors 11-0. Health benefits for same-sex partners are currently taxed by the federal government as … Continue reading

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March for Equality on March 25

March for Equality Planning Committee Organizes a March and Vigil to Bring Awareness to the Supreme Court Hearings on Same-Sex Marriage On Monday March 25th and throughout the week, a collection of advocacy groups, activists, citizens, and members of the … Continue reading

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San Francisco Pride Announces Nominee Slate for Grand Marshal, Pink Brick Vote

Voting Begins March 19 with Diverse Slate of Community Notables and a Few Infamous Detractors San Francisco, CA – March 19, 2013 – As it prepares for this year’s Pride celebration in June, the San Francisco Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender … Continue reading

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SF Bulls Host LGBTQ Night at the Cow Palace on March 23

Come to the Cow Palace on March 23 as the SF Bulls host the Stockton Thunder and celebrate their first LGBTQ night. The evening also benefits San Francisco Pride, and the You Can Play Project, an organization dedicated to ensuring … Continue reading

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GLBT History Museum Links Bay Area African American Lives Past and Present

A new multimedia exhibit opening February 20 at The GLBT History Museum showcases the dynamic and diverse history of Bay Area African American gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender lives from the 1970s through today. “Legendary: African American GLBT Past Meets … Continue reading

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