The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Services Office
A component of UCB Student Activities and Services, this office provides "information, support, events, and programs..." Much of the site appears to be under construction.
Queer Berkeley
The official queer guide to UC Berkeley - news, upcoming events, gay and lesbian organizations on campus, chat rooms and message boards.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Studies
Offered as an interdisciplinary minor at UCB, "LGBT Studies works to establish sexuality as a crucial category of analysis in the humanities and social sciences."
(Mostly) Academic Resources
San Francisco Public Library
The Gay and Lesbian Center is a research center devoted to the documentation of lesbian and gay history and culture by collecting, preserving and providing access to material on all aspects of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered experience.
Queer Studies
City College of San Francisco hosts the "only department of gay, lesbian and bisexual studies in America."
Gender Studies Webpage
Hosted by UCSB, this site provides links to many online resources: gay/lesbian/queer studies, feminist studies, mens' studies. Both scholarly research and general interest sites.
Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Catholic Handbook
The author of this site states that his "goal is to work towards bringing the gay community to Christ, and Christ to the gay community. Also of interest, the Calendar of LGBT Saints
Modern Gay and Lesbian History
Uncle Donald's Castro Street
Nicely organized and informative site on the Castro St. area - historical background, 70's parades, Harvey Milk, the "Mayor of Castro St." and SF's first openly gay supervisor, assasinated in 1978.
Stonewall and Beyond
Online source of a Columbia University library exhibition, concerning the Stonewall riots (starting point of the Gay Pride movement). Much other interesting material on gay history.
Planet Out: History
Interesting articles on queer history (mostly modern) and links to other online resources.
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trangender Historical Society of Northern California
Located in San Francisco, this organization maintains a library and collection of historically significant material in order to educate the public "about the history of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities in all their diversity through public programs, exhibits, and publications."
Famous Gays and Lesbians
Gay Heroes
According to the author of this site: "Some of the most amazing people in history were gay: painters, poets, scientists, musicians and even mighty warrior kings..." Learn more about them here.
Famous Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender People
A list. Also see Another list of famous gays and lesbians, and yet another list.
WWWomen
This online search directory for women includes a section on women in history.
Current News of Interest to Gays and Lesbians
This Way Out
Homepage of the International Lesbian and Gay Radio Magazine.
The Advocate
The National Gay and Lesbian News Magazine, online.
The AIDS Memorial Quilt
Homepage of the quilt, a memorial to the many thousands of people who have died of AIDS.
Gays and Lesbians in the Media
Gay Icons
"Icons" are fantasy figures drawn from popular culture - Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand are two notable examples - and revered within the gay community.
Bright Lights
Articles from this online screen journal explore gay and lesbian themes in the movies.
A Different Light Bookstore
Books, magazines and videos of interest to gays and lesbians.
Planet Out: PopcornQ Movies
Extensive reviews of current and classic films, and articles about gay/lesbian themes in the movies.
Miscellaneous Online Resources
The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Teachers Network
An organizationof "parents, educators, students... working to end homophobia in K-12 schools, and to ensure that all students are valued and respected, regardless of sexual orientation." Lots of interesting articles for teachers and students.
Queer Organizations
A long and comprehensive list of LGBT organizations with webpages.
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
An organization whose mission is to "help change negative attitudes and to create an environment of understanding so that all gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people can live with dignity and respect."
About.com: GLBT Links
Many links to organizations, events, calendars in the Bay Area. Nicely edited and organized. A lot of material I didn't see anywhere else.
Another Long List of Links...
Travel Guides...Magazines
gayglobal.com
Queer guide to the Bay Area. See their Dance Club Guide to SF.
Queer Things to Do in San Francisco
Lots of events listed here - music, clubs, art, politics.
East Bay Voice
An e-newspaper for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Communities of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.
Gayscape: Guide to San Francisco
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