🌈✨ Honoring LGBTQ+ Black Women Leaders — Black History Month Celebration ✨🌈

Event is from 6pm to 10pmHost will only be there from 6pm to 8pm

Join us for a powerful and inspiring evening celebrating Black History Month while honoring extraordinary LGBTQ+ Black women leaders who have made lasting contributions to our community. This special event brings together community, history, music, and connection in one unforgettable night.

We’ll gather at Oakland’s historic White Horse Inn — the nation’s oldest continuously operating LGBTQ+ bar — for a meaningful celebration recognizing trailblazers including legendary performer Linda Tillery and civil rights leader Imani Rupert-Gordon, along with other remarkable honorees.

Expect an uplifting atmosphere filled with community pride, celebration, and connection. There will be music, a DJ, and plenty of opportunity to meet and mingle with others who appreciate LGBTQ+ history and culture.

🎤 Co-Emcees:
Leading the evening’s celebration, these inspiring leaders will guide us through a powerful and meaningful program honoring outstanding members of our community.

Imani Rupert-Gordon — Executive Director, National Center for LGBTQ Rights
Joe Hawkins — Co-Founder and CEO, The Oakland LGBTQ+ Center

🌟 Welcoming Hosts:
These respected community leaders and publishers will warmly welcome guests and help create an atmosphere of pride, connection, and celebration.

Judy Young — Executive Director, UCSF National Center of Excellence for Women’s Health
Betty Sullivan — Publisher, San Francisco Bay Times
Jennifer Viegas — Publisher, San Francisco Bay Times

🎶 Entertainer / Honoree:
A legendary and beloved performer whose lifelong contributions to music and culture have inspired generations and helped shape our community’s artistic legacy.

Linda Tillery — Special Honoree and Featured Performer

This is a wonderful opportunity to honor the past, celebrate the present, and connect with community in a welcoming and affirming space.

Cost: $15 - Nobody will be turned away.

🎶 Includes:
• Honoring LGBTQ+ Black women leaders
• Special guest honorees
• DJ and music
• Community gathering and celebration
• Hosted by the San Francisco Bay Times, Oakland LGBTQ+ Center, and National Center for LGBTQ Rights

🌟 Why attend
• Celebrate Black History Month in community
• Honor LGBTQ+ leaders and pioneers
• Connect with welcoming, like-minded people
• Enjoy music, energy, and inspiration
• Support Oakland’s historic LGBTQ+ spaces

🚗 Parking
Street parking is available. As always in urban areas, please do not leave valuables in your vehicle.