KQED Celebrates Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Pride Month
KQED proudly celebrates the diversity of our community with a special radio and television program lineup in June 2010. Television repeats are on Channel 9 unless otherwise noted.
KQED Public Radio 88.5FM
Thursday, June 3, 8pm Pride outLoud The youth producers of outLoud Radio bring you an hour of stories about lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and otherwise non-straight life.
KQED 9 (Comcast 9 & 709, Digital 9.1 & 54.2)
Thursday, June 10, 9pm The Castro This award-winning installment of KQED's neighborhood series chronicles how a quiet, working-class San Francisco neighborhood of European immigrants gave way to a new community that’s become an international symbol of gay liberation. Repeats: 6/11 3am, 6/13 8:30pm, 6/14 2:30am
Friday, June 18, 9pm Out in the Silence A same-sex wedding announcement in a small town newspaper ignites a firestorm of controversy. Repeats: 6/18 9pm, 6/19 3am; (World) 6/20 9pm, 6/21 3am
Saturday, June 19, 6pm No Secret Anymore: The Times of Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon With incisive interviews, rare archival images, and warmhearted humor, this program reveals their inspiring public work, as well as the couple’s charming private relationship.
Saturday, June 19, 7pm Anyone and Everyone The poignant and often heartbreaking stories of families across the country who have a gay child. Repeats: 6/20 1am; (World) 6/20 8pm, 6/21 2am
Sunday, June 20, 11pm City of Borders Follows the daily lives of five Israelis and Palestinians at Jerusalem’s only gay bar as they navigate the minefield of politics, religion and discrimination to live and love openly. Repeats: 6/21 5am; (World) 6/26 11pm, 6/27 5am
Monday, June 21, 7:30pm Singing Life Opera diva Frederica von Stade narrates a curious look at the uniquely human phenomenon of singing. Repeats: 6/22 1:30am
Wednesday, June 23, 11pm Queen Rock Montreal The band performs "We Will Rock You," "Pressure" and other hits at the Montreal Forum in 1981. Repeats: 6/24 5am; (Life) 6/24 10pm, 6/27 7pm, 6/28 1am
Thursday, June 24, 10pm Independent Lens: Ask Not This documentary explores the tangled political battles that led to the infamous "don't ask, don't tell" policy and reveals the personal stories of gay Americans who serve in combat under a veil of secrecy. Repeats: 6/25 4am; (Life) 6/25 9pm, 6/26 3am; (World) 6/27 9:30pm, 6/28 3:30am
Thursday, June 24, 11pm Rex Ray: How to Make a Rex Ray Joshua Hassel’s documentary about graphic designer Rex Ray. Repeats: 6/25 5am, 6/26 6pm; (Life) 6/25 10pm, 6/26 4am, 6/28 10:30pm, 6/29 4:30am
Sunday, June 27, noon American Masters—Jerome Robbins: Something to Dance About This first and only documentary on Robbins features excerpts from his personal journals, archival performance footage and never-before-seen rehearsal recordings, as well as interviews with Robbins himself.
Sunday, June 27, 2pm Chanticleer: Mission Road Enjoy the beauty of California's beloved missions and share the captivating experience of seeing and hearing this music performed in the setting for which it was written. Sunday, June 27, 2:30pm Only in the Castro with Trevor Hailey This light-hearted film follows renown walking tour guide Trevor Hailey as she takes San Francisco visitors on a hilarious half hour romp through the backstreets and back stories of the Castro. Repeats: 6/28 7:30pm, 6/29 1:30am; (World) 6/27 10:30pm, 6/28 4:30am
Sunday, June 27 6pm Truly CA: Our State, Our Stories— Screaming Queens: The Riot At Compton's Cafeteria This film introduces viewers to a diverse cast of former prostitutes, drag entertainers, police officers, ministers and neighborhood activists, all of whom played a part in the events leading up to the Compton's Cafeteria riot. Repeats: (World) 6/27 11pm
Sunday, June 27, 11pm In the Life: It’s All About Time This episode highlights the leaders spearheading a national effort to protect the rights of LGBT senior citizens and care for our elders. Repeats: 6/28 5am
Sunday, June 27, 11:30pm In the Life: Intersections of Church and State This episode investigates how religious organizations use their money, power and influence to sanction homophobia both here at home and abroad. Repeats: 6/28 5:30am
WORLD (Comcast 190, Digital 9.3)
Sunday, June 6, 9:30pm P.O.V.—Beyond Hatred A gay man's family struggles to seek justice after he is beaten and killed by skinheads in France. Repeats: (World) 6/7 3:30am
Saturday, June 12, 2pm Miller Center Forums—Unfriendly Fire: How the Gay Ban Undermines the Military and Weakens America Nathanial Frank discusses the topic of marriage and military service rights for gays and lesbians. Repeats: (World) 6/14 7am & 10am
LIFE (Comcast 189, Digital 54.3)
Sunday, June 27, 10pm P.O.V.—Wrestling With Angels: Playwright Tony Kushner Profiles the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner who has emerged as one of the country's fiercest moral critics. Repeats: (Life) 6/28 4am
Monday, June 21, 9:30pm, 10, and 10:30pm Innerviews with Ernie Manouse Conversations with Jerry Herman and Terrance McNally, and a look at the life and career of the author and poet, Rita Mae Brown.
Saturday June 26, 11pm video i— LGBT: We Are Family Three films from the LGBT community — directed by Amy Neil, Ruth Fertig, and John Ireland— about discovering, finding, and making supportive families. Repeats: (Life) 6/27 5am
LGBT Community Resources 2010
Please note that this is only a small portion of the many organizations that serve the LGBT community in the Bay Area. To add your organization to this list or update information for next year, please send an email to [email protected].
ADVOCACY
American Civil Liberties Union, Gay and Lesbian Rights Chapter 415.621.2493; www.aclunc.org Acts to ensure that gay rights issues remain in the forefront of the ACLU’s civil liberties agenda.
Bay Area American Indian Two Spirits 415.865.5616; www.baaits.org A community-based organization creating forums for the spiritual, cultural, and artistic expression of Two Spirit people.
Billy DeFrank Lesbian and Gay Community Center 408.293.3040; www.defrank.org Provides community, leadership, advocacy, support and services to the Silicon Valley LGBT community and their allies. Programs include social activities, youth leadership development, providing nutritious lunches for seniors, support groups, individual counseling and HIV testing.
City and County of San Francisco Human Rights Commission 415.252.2500; www.ci.sf.ca.us/sfhumanrights Provides free and confidential mediation and investigation of complaints about discrimination.
The Diversity Center, Santa Cruz 831.425.5422; www.diversitycenter.org Offers a drop-in safe space, peer groups, potlucks, job and housing referrals, business and resource information, a lending library and more.
The Federation of Gay Games www.gaygames.org The quadrennial games help to empower LGBT athletes through fellowship and friendly competition.
Gay and Lesbian Sierrans http://sanfranciscobay.sierraclub.org/GLS A conservation and outings club for LGBT people and their friends.
Gay Asian Pacific Alliance www.gapa.org Dedicated to furthering the interests of gay and bisexual Asians and Pacific Islanders by creating awareness, developing a positive collective identity and establishing a supportive community.
The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Historical Society of Northern California 415.777.5455; www.glbthistory.org Collects, preserves, exhibits and otherwise makes available to the public historical, cultural and artistic materials related to the identities and practices of the LGBT community and other sexual minorities.
GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) www.glaad.org Promotes and ensures fair, accurate and inclusive representation of individuals and events in all media as a means of eliminating homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.
Horizons Foundation 415.398.2333; www.horizonsfoundation.org Serves the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community by making grants, strengthening LGBT organizations and leadership, and increasing philanthropic giving.
International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission 212.430.6054; www.iglhrc.org Monitors, documents and mobilizes responses to human rights violations on the basis of sexual orientation, HIV status and gender identity.
KidSpace at the Center 415.865.5555; www.sfcenter.org/kidspace.php KidSpace is the San Francisco Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Community Center’s free, high-quality drop-in childcare service. In addition to childcare on evenings and weekends, KidSpace brings fun and educational programming to the bay area’s LGBT families.
Metropolitan Community Church 415.863.4434; www.mccsf.org A beloved community joining together from diverse spiritual backgrounds. A ministry of peace and social justice in our congregation and our community. A house of prayer for all people and a home for queer spirituality.
National Center for Lesbian Rights 415.392.6257; www.nclrights.org A progressive, feminist, multicultural legal center devoted to advancing the rights and safety of lesbians and their families. Committed to creating a world in which all lesbians live freely, without fear of discrimination.
New Leaf: Services for Our Community 415.626.7000; www.newleafservices.org Helps LGBT, queer and questioning individuals and their families lead healthy and connected lives. Provides professional mental health support and substance abuse services.
The Pacific Center for Human Growth 510.548.8283; www.pacificcenter.org Offers peer support groups, mental health counseling, HIV counseling and referrals, and educational outreach programs.
Positive Images 707.568.5830; www.posimages.org Provides advocacy, support and information to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth and young adults age 12 to 25. Its mission is to nurture a positive self-image and foster clear understanding of diversity in sexual and gender identity.
Rainbow Community Center of Contra Costa County 925.692.0090; www.rainbowcc.org Promotes and provides services and activities for the LGBT community of Contra Costa County.
The San Francisco Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Community Center 415.865.5555; www.sfcenter.org Home to a dynamic range of organizations and activities that support the needs of LGBT individuals of every race, gender, age, sexuality and socioeconomic status.
Spectrum Center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Concerns 415.472-1945; www.spectrumlgbtcenter.org Strengthens, mobilizes and serves LGBT and questioning people in Marin and Sonoma counties; promotes acceptance, understanding and full inclusion.
TransGender San Francisco 415.839.9448; www.tgsf.org Provides a safe setting and support services for transgender people and educational materials for the transgender community and the general public.
The Women’s Building 415.431.1180; www.womensbuilding.org A vibrant multiservice community center dedicated to providing women and girls with the tools and resources they need to achieve full and equal participation in society. Houses many organizations that support LGBT women and communities of color.
Women’s Initiative for Self-Employment 415.641.3460; www.womensinitiative.org Provides low-income women with comprehensive business training, ongoing technical assistance and financing. ARTS
Frameline 415.703.8650; www.frameline.org Supports, develops and promotes LGBT and queer visibility through media arts.
Lesbian/Gay Chorus of San Francisco 415.295.4469; www.lgcsf.org Open to lesbian, gay, bisexual, straight and transgender people who love to sing. Seeks to build and enrich the LGBT community through the universal language of music.
New Conservatory Theatre Center, Pride Season 415.861.8972; www.nctcsf.org A performing arts complex of three theaters, rehearsal studios and an art gallery. Pride Season is now entering its 10th year of subscriber-based gay theater.
Queer Cultural Center www.queerculturalcenter.org A multidisciplinary arts–presenting organization that conducts artistic and interpretive programs exploring issues of queer identity.
QueLaCo (Queer Latina/o Artists Coalition) www.quelaco.org Latino/Latina LGBT artists dedicated to promoting the arts within our diverse community.
San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus 415.865.2787; www.sfgmc.org An award-winning ensemble that celebrates gay pride through musical excellence.
San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band 415.255.1355; www.sflgfb.org The first openly LGBT/intersex/queer/questioning music organization in the world. Performs formal concerts, marches in parades, and performs at civic and special events.
San Francisco Pride Parade 415.864.0831; www.sfpride.org Educates the world, commemorates LGBT heritage, celebrates LGBT culture and liberates LGBT people.
Voices: Lesbian Choral Ensemble 510.545.3726; www.voiceslce.org/ An all-lesbian singing ensemble that promotes both lesbian visibility and musical excellence.
EDUCATION
Berkeley Public Library 510.981.6100; www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org
City College of San Francisco, Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Studies Department 415.239.3876; www.ccsf.edu/Departments The first academic department in the United States dedicated to LGBT/queer studies. Provides diverse accredited courses in life skills, art, history, psychology, relationships, community and theater.
Gender Equity Resource Center, U.C. Berkeley 510.643.5730; http://geneq.berkeley.edu Provides events, programs, services and resource information (particularly for college students) that increase knowledge, awareness and understanding of gender, sexual orientation, sex and gender identity, relationship violence, sexual violence, and bias-related incidents. Most events are free and open to the public.
The James C. Hormel Gay and Lesbian Center, Main Branch, San Francisco Public Library 415.557.4400; www.sfpl.org Devoted specifically to the documentation of LGBT culture.
Piedmont Avenue Branch Library, Oakland Public Library 510.597.5011; www.oaklandlibrary.org Has the largest collection of LGBT materials in the East Bay.
San Francisco State University, Department of Sexuality Studies 415.405.3570 Strives to analyze meanings associated with homosexuality in various contexts. Examines mixed-gender and cross-gender roles and practices.
FAMILY/CHILDREN
COLAGE (Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere) 415.861.KIDS (5437); www.colage.org Advocates for the rights of children of LGBT parents; promotes acceptance and awareness that love makes a family.
Dimensions Clinic: Health Services for queer and Questioning Youth 415.934.7789; www.dimensionsclinic.org Provides health services for queer and questioning youth and young adults, age 12 to 25.
Gay-Straight Alliance Network 415.552.4229; http://gsanetwork.org A youth-led organization that works to end sexual orientation and gender identity harassment and discrimination in schools.
Go Program—Richmond Village Beacon Center 415.750.8554; www.rvbeacon.org Seeks to create a safe space for LGBT, queer and questioning youth at George Washington High School.
Lambda Youth Group 510.247.8200; www.gayprom.org A Project Eden LGBT youth counseling service.
Lavender Youth Recreation and Information Center (LYRIC) 415.703.6150, 800.246.PRIDE (7743) (toll free youth talk line); www.lyric.org Offers daily drop-in, dances, support groups, job training, and other social, recreational and informational services for LGBT and questioning youth.
Our Family Coalition 415.981.1960; www.ourfamily.org Provides support for families and prospective parents, including regular social events, workshops, speakers, peer support, prospective-parent education, adoption information, referrals, newsletters and e-mail lists.
The Outlet Program 650.965.2020 x22; www.projectoutlet.org Supports and empowers LGBTQQ youth and their allies on the Peninsula through free drop-in groups, education, advocacy, and leadership opportunities.
P-FLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) San Francisco: 415.921.8850, Oakland: 510.562.7692, San Jose: 408.270.8182, www.pflag.org Parents and friends of lesbians and gays whose goals are support, education and advocacy.
Support Services for LGBTQ Youth Student Support Services Department, San Francisco Unified School District 415.241.6121; www.healthiersf.org Its goal is to provide school site resources and district support to meet the needs of LGBTQ youth and families. The program is completely integrated within San Francisco Unified School District and collaborates with other programs to make schools safer for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning students.
The Trevor Helpline 866.4.U.TREVOR (488.7386); www.thetrevorproject.org A 24-hour suicide prevention hotline for gay youth.
HEALTH/SAFETY
CUAV (Community United Against Violence) 415.777.5500, 415.333.HELP (4357) (24-hour crisis line); www.cuav.org A multicultural agency whose mission is to prevent and respond to violence against and within our diverse LGBT, queer and questioning communities.
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association 415.255.4547; www.glma.org Works to maximize the quality of health services for LGBT people and to foster a professional climate in which our members can reach their full potential.
Gaylesta (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Therapists Association of the Bay Area) 888.869.4993 Therapist Referral Service 510.433.9939; www.gaylesta.org A professional, nonprofit organization addressing the diverse needs of its multidisciplinary members and the community. Activities include educational programs, peer consultation groups, a speaker’s bureau, social events, a newsletter and more.
The Last Drag 415.339.STOP (7867); www.lastdrag.org Offers free quit-smoking classes for LGBT, intersex and HIV-positive smokers. Held in San Francisco in a confidential and supportive group setting.
Open Enterprises/Good Vibrations 800.289.8423 www.goodvibes.com A cooperative providing access to accurate sex information and to sex toys, books and videos to promote healthy attitudes about sex.
WOMAN Inc. (Women Organized to Make Abuse Nonexistent Inc.) 415.864.4777 (office), 415.864.4722 (24-hour crisis line) or 877.384.3578 (toll free); www.womaninc.org Confronts violence against women and assists battered women. Provides a 24- hour crisis line, legal assistance, individual and group counseling, community education and outreach, Latina-bicultural services, and a lesbian domestic violence program
HIV/AIDS
AIDS Emergency Fund 415.558.6999; www.aidsemergencyfund.org Provides financial assistance to men, women and children living with disabling HIV/AIDS.
Asian and Pacific Islander Wellness Center San Francisco: 415.292.3400, 415.292.3410 (TYY), San Mateo: 650.669.0482 www.apiwellness.org Educates, supports, empowers and advocates for Asian and Pacific Islander communities, including people living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS.
Berkeley Free Clinic 510.548 2570, 800.6.CLINIC (625.4642); www.berkeleyfreeclinic.org Provides free and anonymous HIV testing in a sex-positive and queer-friendly environment. Also offers STD testing, hepatitis testing and education, and peer counseling.
Black Coalition on AIDS 415.615.9945, 415.568.2082(TTY); www.bcoa.org Aims to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS in the black community through education, service and advocacy. Promotes collective, comprehensive and compassionate care for those affected by the disease.
Continuum and TARC (Tenderloin AIDS Resource Center) 415.437.2900; www.tlhealth.org A nonprofit community-based public health organization born of the recent merger between the TARC and Continuum HIF Day Services, whose mission is to optimize the health of the Tenderloin’s homeless, poor and most vulnerable residents.
Healing Waters 415.552.1190; www.hwaters.org Provides wilderness activities for men, women and teenagers living with HIV/AIDS, including whitewater rafting, kayaking, hiking, camping and a summer camp for HIV+ teenagers.
Meals of Marin 415.457.4666; www.mealsofmarin.net A nonprofit organization that provides nourishment, hope, comfort and dignity to people battling HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses throughout Marin County. Provides daily preparation and home-delivery of freshly cooked, nutritious, appetizing hot dinners and bag lunches.
Positive Resource Center 415.777.0333; www.positiveresource.org Through culturally appropriate counseling, education and advocacy, assists people who are affected by or at risk for HIV/AIDS in making informed choices that maximize available benefits and employment opportunities.
Project Open Hand 415.447.2300 510.622.0221 800.551.6325 (client services) www.openhand.org Delivers meals and groceries to people who have symptomatic HIV and AIDS, the elderly, the homebound and the critically ill.
San Francisco AIDS Foundation 800.367.2437 (trilingual hotline), 415.487.8000 (client services); www.sfaf.org Provides services and information to people affected by and concerned about HIV and AIDS; sponsors the AIDS Walk and other events.
Shanti 415.674.4700; www.shanti.org Provides effective, culturally relevant, client-centered, nonjudgmental, responsive service to the changing needs of HIV/AIDS clients.
Stop AIDS Project 415.575.0150 415.575.0747 Outreach Center www.stopaids.org Educates through multicultural, community-based workshops, forums and special events.
Ward 86 Clinic—HIV/AIDS Division of San Francisco General Hospital 415.206.3154 (eligibility) 415.206.2400 (scheduling) http://php.ucsf.edu/ The Positive Health Program’s primary clinic, Ward 86 is one of the oldest and largest HIV/AIDS clinics in the United States. In addition to providing medical care services, the clinic also offers crisis intervention and management, counseling and referrals for community services.
MEDIA
Bay Area Reporter 415.861.5019; www.ebar.com
San Francisco Bay Times 415.626.0260; www.sfbaytimes.com A gay and lesbian newspaper published every Thursday; has a comprehensive events calendar.
PROFESSIONAL
Ally Action 925.685.5480; www.allyaction.org Educates teachers, students, administrators and the public at large, striving to ensure that safe, inclusive and effective for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.
Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom (BALIF) 415.865.5620; www.balif.org Founded in 1980, BALIF is the nation’s oldest and largest bar association of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender persons, representing its members’ interests in the San Francisco Bay Area. Membership is open to anyone with a shared interest in LGBT issues.
GGBA (Golden Gate Business Association) 415.362.4422; www.ggba.com The nation’s first business organization founded by gay and lesbian entrepreneurs; a dynamic and active voice for the Bay Area’s LGBT and supportive business and professional community.
MAX Men’s Associated Exchange www.maxonline.org; [email protected] A gay men’s social and philanthropic organization that support a positive identity in the community through activities that create an environment of fellowship and camaraderie.
Out and Equal Workplace Advocates 415.694.6500; www.outandequal.org Champions safe and equitable workplaces for LGBT people. Advocates building and strengthening successful organizations that value all employees, customers and communities.
Valley Rainbow Pages www.vrp.info Online and print directory of businesses and services, meeting the needs of the LGBT community of Northern California.
SENIORS
Lavender Seniors of the East Bay 510.667.9655; www.lavenderseniors.org Improves the quality of life of older LGBT residents of Alameda and Contra Costa counties through community outreach, advocacy and education.
New Leaf Outreach to Elders 415.626.7000; www.newleafservices.org Provides social support services to elderly LGBT communities.