Tag: LGBT

Since the 1930's the underground scene of black gay culture voguing down a runway has inspired the high fashion industry. The tradition continued this year here in the Bay Area. Photographer Jean Melesaine documents the Winter Ball.

Despite the multi-ethnic demographics of the city, San Jose's gay community seems divided among lines of race. One young commentator compares the San Jose gay scene compared to the rest of the Bay Area.

Supporters of gay marriage celebrated the recent decision by Judge Walker last week to overturn Prop.8. Commentator Jean Melesaine says the issue is not just marriage, but rather an issue of equality and civil rights.

The theme of this year's annual Queer Prom held by the Billy DeFrank Center was "The Gender Bender Ball." Silicon Valley De-Bug writer Kaisha Covington reports on the event and her own experiences going to dances as a gay teen.