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Kye Timmons, 33, a queer transgender therapist who works with transgender youth, said they were marching because, "I want young people to grow up into adults."

The late drag artist Heklina will be inducted onto the National LGBTQ Wall of Honor at the Stonewall Inn in New York City in June, according to Nicole Murray Ramirez, a Latino drag queen and community leader.

Kye Timmons, 33, a queer transgender therapist who works with transgender youth, said they were marching because, "I want young people to grow up into adults."

More than 1,000 people rally against hate in San Francisco at the ‘Drag Up! Fight Back!’ march in response to anti-LGBTQ legislation nationwide.

"Drag-phobia” is simply an extension of our country’s long and shameful history of homophobia and transphobia. What is worse is that children are being used as pawns.

The military is now allowing troops to serve even if they don't get vaccinated for COVID-19. But how does that impact troops who were discharged for refusing to get the shots before? In other news, a historic memorial is now under construction, honoring San Diegans who died in the early years of the AIDS epidemic before treatments were available. Plus, UC San Diego is trying to make smarter and faster computer chips.

The City of San Diego broke ground on the first AIDS Memorial Park honoring those lost in the early years of the epidemic.

Hundreds of families signed up for a chance at a brand new affordable home in Escondido, but only 10 of the applicants will get a new set of house keys. In other news, flu and COVID-19 cases are being tracked through wastewater, as hospitals deal with surges in both viruses. Plus, longtime San Diego LGBTQ activist, Nicole Murray Ramirez is honored with a street sign.

Nicole Murray Ramirez has long championed social justice for the Latino and gay community. Now, a portion of Harvey Milk Street in Hillcrest has been designated in his honor.

Honorary Nicole Murray Ramirez Way sits atop the Harvey Milk Street sign in Hillcrest