San Diego Gay Activist Objects To Honoring Bradley Manning At Pride Parade

April 30

By Beth Ford Roth

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San Diego resident Sean Sala, a Navy veteran and gay rights activist, lead the protest when word was leaked that the San Francisco Pride Parade named Army Pvt. Bradley Manning as its Grand Marshal. Parade organizers now say Manning was never a real option.

Supreme Court Could Avoid Ruling On Gay Marriage Ban

March 25

Mark Sherman, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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The Supreme Court suggested today it could find a way out of the case over California's ban on same-sex marriage without issuing a major national ruling.

Midday Movies: San Diego Latino Film Festival Kicks Off Tonight

March 7

Midday Edition

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The San Diego Latino Film Festival kicks off its 20th season with more than 100 films from around the globe.

Max Disposti Makes a ‘Home’ for North County’s LGBT Community

Feb. 14

By Monica Medina

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Max Disposti oozes boyish charm, right down to his robust, Italian accent. Meet him and you’re immediately caught up in his genuine enthusiasm and zeal for all he’s been able to accomplish here, in San Diego. For Disposti, his achievement amounts to having created a center for the LGBT community in North County, the first of its kind for the area

San Diego Eagle Scout Applaudes Review Of Boy Scouts' Gay Ban

Feb. 7

By Erik Anderson

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A long term Eagle Scout in San Diego County is optimistic the Boy Scouts are on their way to changing their restrictive membership policy.

Founder Of North County LGBT Coalition Wins Oceanside MLK Award

Jan. 22

City News Service

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A North County gay rights leader is the recipient of Oceanside's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award, the city announced today.

Local University Says No To LGBT Organization

Dec. 17

By Deb Welsh

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Point Loma Nazarene University will not allow an LGBT organization on campus. For many students not only is the decision disappointing, but it's also frustrating.

George Takei On 'Allegiance'

Sept. 17

Midday Edition

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"Allegiance" is a musical making its world premiere this week at the Old Globe Theater. It focuses on the Japanese American internment and has Broadway aspirations. George Takei, probably best known to people as Sulu in the original "Star Trek" TV series, describes the play as his "legacy project."

San Diego Asian Film Festival And German Currents Kick Off This Week

Oct. 18

Midday Edition

Evening Edition

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This week filmgoers can sample works from around the globe with the San Diego Asian Film Festival and the new German Currents both kicking off this week.

Nicole Murray Ramirez

LGBT Pride Month: 2011 Honoree

June 2

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San Diego City Commissioner Nicole Murray Ramirez has been a Latino and gay activist for more than 40 years. He is a national board member of the Harvey Milk Foundation and chairman of the International Court Council, one of the oldest and largest predominantly gay organizations in the world with chapters in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Mr. Murray Ramirez is also serving a four year term on the board of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force.

Dr. Delores Jacobs

LGBT Pride Month: 2011 Honoree

June 2

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Delores A. Jacobs, Ph. D., is the chief executive officer of the San Diego LGBT Community Center, one of the oldest, largest LGBT community centers in the country. Dr. Jacobs is a trained psychologist who has devoted considerable time and talent to training and education efforts in the public health and non-profit sectors. Dr. Jacobs participates in the San Diego LGBT Leadership Council, the Advisory Board for the University of San Diego’s Non-Profit Leadership and Management Program, and the county of San Diego’s HIV Planning Council.