05/23/2026
We're looking forward to attending this event!
The new San Francisco Bay Times reveals the 16 honorees of the 2026 Celebrating Bay Area AAPI LGBTQ+ Women Leaders & Allies. They include a Lieutenant with the San Francisco Fire Department, a Director at UCSF and Benioff Children's Hospitals, an internationally acclaimed performer now on a sold-out national tour, the second openly LGBTQ+ judge to serve on the federal judiciary, and many others.
This AAPI Heritage Month, and just days away from June, please take time to learn about these accomplished leaders. They will make you feel proud of this important, essential part of our remarkable community!
The latest Bay Times also includes:
- news about major changes coming to the Golden Gate Business Association (the nation's first LGBTQ+ chamber of commerce);
- a profile by columnist Tom LeNoble of San Francisco Community Health Center CEO Lance Toma, who is one of the city's most influential nonprofit healthcare leaders;
- the latest in sports news from columnist Beth Schnitzer;
- the state of funding for the arts and nonprofits in San Francisco in a piece by guest writer Kristie Song of the Los Angeles Blade highlighting the 22nd annual International Q***r Women of Color Film Festival that will take place June 12–14 at the Presidio Theatre;
- columnist Leslie Hartley-Sbrocco's look at the 50th anniversary of a winery hailed as producing some of the world's best vino;
- The Gay Gourmet (David Landis) recommendations for visitors to Portland, Oregon, which is one of the most LGBTQ+ friendly cities in the U.S.;
- and columns by Joanie Juster, John Lewis & Stuart Gaffney, Donna Sachet, Brandon Miller, Jay Greene, Ann Rostow, Gary Kramer, Jan Wahl, Sister Dana Van Iquity, and SF Bay Times longtime lead photographer Rink!
We also invite you to come to the Second Annual Celebrating Bay Area AAPI LGBTQ+ Women Leaders & Allies, which will be held at the SF LGBT Center on May 28 from 6–10 pm. An international taiko champion, emcees Madeleine Lim & Nguyen Pham, a powerhouse drag trio (Sister Roma, Donna Sachet, and Khmera Rouge), music by DJ China G presented by Olivia Travel, delicious food and drinks, and an After Party from 10 pm to midnight at The Academy SF and more will all be included! Most importantly, you can help cheer on this year's 16 honorees who continue to benefit our lives here in the Bay Area and beyond. A link to register is below.
The San Francisco Bay Times: https://sfbaytimes.com/
24/7 Livestreaming Castro Street Cam: https://tinyurl.com/yv42rrsx
Current and Past Issues at ISSUU: https://issuu.com/sfbt
Register for 2026 Celebrating Bay Area AAPI LGBTQ+ Women Leaders & Allies https://bit.ly/4uritaD