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Cleve Jones reflects on moving life events depicted in 'When We Rise'

Mar 4, 2017

Oakland college defends rights for transgender students

Mar 4, 2017

Google Doodle honors SF's Gilbert Baker, creator of Rainbow Flag

Friday's Google Doodle honored Gilbert Baker, who created the rainbow pride flag in San Francisco in 1978. Friday would have been his 66th birthday. Baker died this year. His ashes were scattered in the Bay.

Jun 3, 2017

LGBT millennials face new challenges, reflect on struggle for equality

Mar 3, 2017

Women's advocates describe life during 80's HIV epidemic

Mar 3, 2017

Local activist talks about fighting for LGBT equality

Mar 3, 2017

Transgender activist Cecilia Chung describes life in SF in 1980s

Mar 3, 2017

LGBTQ PRIDE: SF creator of rainbow flag shares story of strength, pride

Mar 2, 2017

SF prepares for heightened security during 2017 Pride Parade

Mar 2, 2017

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Twin Peaks tavern in Castro District celebrated for gay rights history

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ABC7 News journalist remembered for fearless video diary on AIDS

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San Francisco prepares for heightened security during 2017 Pride Parade

Jun 27, 2017

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Women's advocates describe life during 80's HIV epidemic

May 2, 2017

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Cleve Jones reflects on moving life events depicted in 'When We Rise'

Apr 30, 2017

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LGBT millennials face new challenges, reflect on struggle for equality

Apr 29, 2017

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Transgender activist Cecilia Chung describes life in SF in 1980s

Apr 23, 2017

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Local activist talks about fighting for LGBT equality

Apr 23, 2017

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Twin Peaks tavern in Castro District celebrated for gay rights history

For more than 40 years, Twin Peaks Tavern has been known as the "Gateway to the Castro," but when the business was bought by a lesbian couple back in 1971 and transformed into a gay bar, it was revolutionary.

Mar 1, 2017

Groundbreaking ABC7 News journalist remembered for fearless video diary on AIDS

As an entertainment reporter at ABC7 news in San Francisco, Paul Wynne followed the bright lights. But after being diagnosed with AIDS, he courageously turned the spotlight on himself, through a video journal.

Mar 1, 2017

San Francisco takes center stage in ABC's 'When We Rise'

Academy Award winner Dustin Lance Black is talking about his new ABC mini-series "When We Rise." The series covers a 50 year history of the gay rights movement.

Feb 28, 2017

San Francisco doctor shares experience at beginning of AIDS crisis

For Mike Gorman, Ph.D., the early days of the AIDS crisis were like a detective story with an ominous plot. He was working with a small research team from UCSF tracking a mysterious cancer outbreak.

Feb 28, 2017

San Francisco doctors reflect on evolution of AIDS treatment

As San Francisco was opening up to tolerance of gays, that community was beginning to experience a deadly setback as it faced a new rival -- AIDS.

Feb 28, 2017