’Round midnight: On the brink and in a ditch
Charles was up late with a poem, trying to gain clarity on our national travesty.
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In the Tenderloin, Skywatchers is on a journey to joy. You're invited.
In their upcoming performance, “Calling Us In,” the ensemble explores sometimes difficult themes, but they do it with humor and care.
Price of prejudice: What is lost when we reject trans identity
Gender-diverse people face discrimination and violence. But we can build a better world where they’re valued for who they are.
Clinic workers, organizers will urge health department not to ‘abandon’ young patients
The Michael Baxter Clinic at Larkin Street Youth Services faces permanent closure. Staff were blindsided by the news and will rally to save it.
Kathy Mata’s shows redefine the ballet experience
On her stage, dancers defy norms. Crowds can cheer. And community members get in for free.
Issue 2 of the Tenderloin Voice zine has hit the shelves!
Thanks to new distribution partners, you can get the zine at more locations.
Help us meet our neighbors for Local News Day
If you’re reading this, you can support the Tenderloin Voice without spending a dime.
This play captures the Tenderloin’s soul — then and now
“The Compton’s Cafeteria Riot” sells out nearly every week. One community organizer reflects on why that is.
Beethoven is ‘theirs too’: Tenderloin families bask in orchestral oasis
The intimate performance was designed to make classical music feel more accessible.
Joy and resistance are intertwined
Transgender Day of Visibility is March 31, a day to recognize the forces bearing down on our community and confront them with joy.
Locals get mayoral commendation, cut the ribbon on City Hall café
At the ribbon-cutting for Café Melange, Mayor Daniel Lurie acknowledged the work of local entrepreneurs.
I was ashamed of living in the Tenderloin. Not anymore.
The neighborhood’s bad reputation made Niko embarrassed to admit it was home. His grandma and others helped change his mind.
Stephen Tennis lives on in neighbors’ hearts — and on the street that carries his name
At the unveiling of “Stephen Tennis Way,” friends reminisced about the local hero who touched many lives.