Outbeat News for Monday, October 1, 2018

stonewallThe New York Yankees were one of the last major league teams to host an LGBT pride night, but that won’t be the case next year for the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Karesh Jonathan 4649Judge Jonathan Karesh, San Mateo County Superior Court. Photo Credit: Jason Doiy.A gay man has been elected presiding judge in a south bay court.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUTwatch 2018 Facebook Cover 820x312 v1 4The OutWatch Film Festival happens October 12 through 14 at the Rialto Cinemas in Sebastopol. This annual 3-day event features an amazing schedule with something for everyone, starting Friday night with Mapplethorpe.

 

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