Thousands of revelers took to the streets of downtown Oakland on Sunday in a joyful celebration of the LGBTQ+ community.
Tag: LGBTQ+
Posted inEducation Equity
Parents fear new gender rules could undermine East Bay Catholic schools’ LGBTQ+ friendly reputations
In a heated meeting with the Oakland Diocese, parents at St. Joseph’s urged school leaders not to pursue repressive guidance on gender and sexuality.
Posted inHealth & Environment
Some LGBTQ+ students felt they belonged at St. Joe’s. Then came talk of new ‘guidance’
With rumors of a new potentially restrictive policy on addressing queer and trans students at school, students are feeling concern and stress ahead of the upcoming school year.
Posted inEducation Equity
Oakland Catholic schools could receive new ‘guidance’ on gender identity
Harmful new policies are targeting LGBTQ+ students across the country. Students, parents, and staff at St. Joseph’s and other local Catholic schools fear they could be next.
Posted inArts & Community
Nothing’s stopping Drag Story Hour at the Oakland Public Library
Drag queen Per Sia has read books to children at Oakland branches for years. She knows similar events near and far are increasingly under attack.
Posted inBusiness
With Fluid510, the duo behind Port Bar brings another queer-friendly nightclub to Oakland
The 5,000-square-foot social club and event space in Uptown was created to serve Oakland’s LGBTQ community and beyond.
Posted inArts & Community
‘They had the biggest hearts’: Oakland couple left a legacy of generosity
For those who knew them, Peter Olson and Ilan Vitemberg radiated a passion for life and a love of community that was entirely their own.
Posted inHealth & Environment
Monkeypox vaccinations in Oakland lag among Black and Latinx gay men
But with these groups at a higher risk of infection, Alameda County officials and LGBTQ community advocates are working to increase awareness.
Posted inArts & Community
At Lake Merritt, a new collective offers an inviting space for LGBTQ+ vendors
The Quartz Party has attracted many first-time sellers by surrounding them with a community.
Posted inNosh
This Queer Oakland cafe works to fight anti-immigrant sentiment
Cafe Gabriela serves up resistance and resilience alongside its menu of salads and sandwiches.
Posted inBusiness
Beyond business: Oakland’s LGBTQ establishments offer community
For decades, these bars and shops have been support networks, too. The pandemic brings new challenges.
