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Dustin Lance Black, former Gov. Barbara Roberts inspire Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast crowd

SAN DIEGO -- Oscar-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black (“Milk”) and former Oregon Governor Barbara Roberts wowed the sold-out audience gathered Friday morning at San Diego's fifth annual Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast held at the Bayside Hilton.

More than 1,200 people stood and applauded each honoree, which included Harvey Milk Youth Essay Award winner Iman Usman, who read her inspiration speech about the challenges of living in three minority worlds as a Pakistani, a Muslim and a lesbian. She embraced the message of Harvey Milk in her speech:

Graham Downes Architecture to close after death of its founder

SAN DIEGO -- Nationally acclaimed architecture firm, Graham Downes Architecture announced that they will close their doors on June 30, 2013. The closure follows the passing of the visionary namesake founder, Graham Downes, in April 2013.

“It is with deep sadness that we must announce the closing of Graham Downes Architecture,” said Alix Veen, representative for the Downes family and estate.

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FilmOut Q&A: “White Frog” with director Quentin Lee | VIDEO

(Editor's note: SDGLN is featuring Q&A interviews with leading filmmakers from around the world who are participating in FilmOut San Diego's 15th annual LGBT Film Festival, running May 29 to June 2 at the historic Birch North Park Theatre. Follow SDGLN for all the news about one of the top LGBT film festivals in the U.S.)


“White Frog” is one of those remarkable movies that connects intensely with audiences who have experienced “feeling different” or being an outcast or not fitting into the popular crowd.

San Diego's LGBT community fundraising for Central Library

SAN DIEGO -- The iconic new Central Library will open to the public on Sept. 28, and members of the LGBT community are trying to raise $150,000 to support the Teen Center and help grow and maintain the LGBT Collection, one of the largest in the country.

When that fundraising goal is reached, the Central Library will name a large alcove window on the second floor as a donation from the LGBT community.

Stephen Whitburn to continue as general manager of San Diego Pride

SAN DIEGO -- The board of directors of San Diego LGBT Pride announced today that Stephen Whitburn will continue to head the organization as its general manager. Whitburn had held the position in an interim capacity since January.

“This is a seamless transition for us,” board co-chair Joe Mayer said. “For several months, Stephen has been leading the team preparing for this year’s Pride Weekend, and we are excited about how the celebration is coming together.”

Myrtle Cole claims victory in District 4 City Council race

(This article originally appeared HERE on Voice of San Diego.)

Midway through Myrtle Cole’s speech at a union hall Tuesday night, a supporter stood up behind her holding up signs with photos of Cole and San Diego Mayor Bob Filner.

Victory, the signs read.

When Cole turned to see the photos, another supporter announced the latest vote tally had given her an insurmountable lead in the District 4 City Council race.

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FilmOut Q&A: “Pit Stop” with writer-director Yen Tan | VIDEO

(Editor's note: SDGLN is featuring Q&A interviews with leading filmmakers from around the world who are participating in FilmOut San Diego's 15th annual LGBT Film Festival, running May 29 to June 2 at the historic Birch North Park Theatre. Follow SDGLN for all the news about one of the top LGBT film festivals in the U.S.)

“Pit Stop” is a wonderfully told story about the lonely lives of gay men living mostly in the closet in small town America.

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FilmOut Q&A: “I Do” with director Glenn Gaylord | VIDEO

(Editor's note: SDGLN is featuring Q&A interviews with leading filmmakers from around the world who are participating in FilmOut San Diego's 15th annual LGBT Film Festival, running May 29 to June 2 at the historic Birch North Park Theatre. Follow SDGLN for all the news about one of the top LGBT film festivals in the U.S.)

“I Do” is truly a movie for our time, with topical themes relating to the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and LGBT immigration issues.

Why the district 4 election got so negative

(This article originally appeared HERE on Voice of San Diego.)

SAN DIEGO -- On Tuesday, voters in Encanto, Paradise Hills, Skyline and other southeastern San Diego neighborhoods will choose their next City Council member.

SDGLN Poll: Readers reveal whether they are gay parents

SAN DIEGO – Three in 10 readers of San Diego Gay & Lesbian News who took our poll say they are gay parents.

Our poll question was: Are you a gay parent?

The results, which are not scientific, reveal that 30% of readers are gay parents and 70% are not.

The new SDGLN Reader Poll question asks readers: What do you think of FilmOut San Diego's billboards promoting the LGBT Film Festival?






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