SF Pride parade and police settle dispute over uniforms
The political divisions and disagreements over San Francisco Police Department officers marching in uniform at this year's Pride parade seems to have made progress Thursday in the form of a resolution.
SF Pride kicks off amidst pandemic and political challenges
As San Francisco kicked off Pride Month, the pandemic and politics are threatening to make this year's Pride more complicated and conflicted than past celebrations.
SF's lesbian fire chief addresses controversy over Pride parade
San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson, who is the first openly lesbian woman to hold the post, talks about the conflict between LGBTQ+ officers and the city's Pride parade over the decision to ban uniformed officers from marching the annual celebration.
'We're coming back,' San Francisco Pride celebration returning in-person after 2-year COVID hiatus
San Francisco Pride will return this year in person after COVID disrupted celebrations, and forced organizers to cancel the annual event for the past two years.
San Francisco's Transgender District continues to cultivate safe space
San Francisco is home to the world's first legally recognized transgender district. Aria Sa'id, advocate and co-founder of The Transgender District, joined The Four to talk about the neighborhood's impact.
Miss Nevada Kataluna Enriquez 1st transgender woman vying for Miss USA
Kataluna Enriquez was the first transgender woman to win the Miss Nevada title and she could be the first to win the Miss USA title as well.
Rainbow Community Center of Contra Costa County
Rainbow was founded in 1995 to serve the well-being of the LGBTQI+ Community in Contra Costa County.
San Francisco celebrates Pride, even without a parade
No rain, just rainbow flags filled the overcast skies in San Francisco for the start of what would have been the city's main Pride Weekend Saturday.
Oakland Black Pride launches 'Queer Expo'
Oakland Black Pride is a relatively new organization in the East Bay; it only became an established non-profit in November 2020, during a peak of the pandemic.
SF Pride's less-corporate pandemic version finding ways to celebrate as city awakens
It's the second year in a row without San Francisco's annual Pride parade. But festivities are still underway, during what would have been the beginning of the city's Pride weekend.
Biden celebrates Pride Month, names special envoy for LGBTQ rights
President Joe Biden named a U.S. special diplomatic envoy for LGBTQ rights and gave remarks to celebrate Pride Month at the White House.
Having kids for LGBTQ families can be challenging and costly affair
Ask just about any parent and they'll tell you their children are a gift. But, for LGBTQ families its a gift that requires more work, dedication, and in many cases money.
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus presents virtual Pride showcase
Tim Seelig, artistic director of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus, joined The Four to talk about a virtual Pride performance happening Thursday night.
Biden praises pro athletes Carl Nassib, Kumi Yokoyama for coming out
President Joe Biden said he’s "proud” of athletes Carl Nassib and Kumi Yokoyama, who both recently announced that they’re part of the LGBTQ community.
Giving Day: Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center
The mission of the Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center is to provide community, leadership, advocacy, services and support to Silicon Valley’s LGBTQ People and their allies.
Food for Thought nonprofit helps from one pandemic to the next
Food for Thought helps HIV/AIDS patients and others in Sonoma County with food delivery and other services.
Sesame Street creates family with two gay dads during Pride month
A family with two gay dads stopped by Sesame Street on Thursday to celebrate Family Day on the show.
Arrest made after video surfaces of South Florida Pride mural being vandalized
A witness captured video of the vandals appearing to intentionally leave 15 feet of skid marks across the streetscape painting, which covers the intersection of NE 1st Street and NE 2nd Avenue.
How attitudes about gay athletes have changed
Joe Fonzi looks at how attitudes about gay athletes have changed and checks in on how that's played out for San Jose Sharks player Kurtis Gabriel
History behind the Pride flag
Terry Beswick, executive director of the GLBT Historical Society, joined The Four to talk about the rainbow flag became a symbol of pride.