1991: “Together In Pride / Conjunto En Orgullo”

Car decorated with Latin American flags in Pride parade, 1991. Lambda Archives of San Diego.

After serving as Pride’s executive director for two years and stabilizing the event, Tim Williams stepped down upon learning that he was HIV-positive. He confided in Barbra Blake, who had served on the board since 1989, and she assumed the role, although she contends that Maryanne Travaglione essentially served as co-director. Although now taking place… Continue reading 1991: “Together In Pride / Conjunto En Orgullo”

1989: “A Generation of Pride”

Jess Jessop (second to left) outside Lesbian and Gay Archives tent at Pride festival, 1989. Lambda Archives of San Diego.

With Lambda Pride and Parade Fest now dissolved, San Diego Lesbian and Gay Men’s Pride formed anew with Tim Williams as the first executive director. After years of controversy surrounding finances and a surviving debt, SDLGP sought to improve transparency with their accounting practices by releasing a financial report to the community following Pride weekend.… Continue reading 1989: “A Generation of Pride”