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Cruisin' the Castro Walking Tours is San Francisco's first and only Legacy Business Tour Company. Recognized for providing over 30 years of service and as a LGBTQ cultural asset to the City and County.
* Lesbian owned and operated since 1989
*…
Cruisin' the Castro Walking Tours is San Francisco's first and only Legacy Business Tour Company. Recognized for providing over 30 years of service and as a LGBTQ cultural asset to the City and County.
* Lesbian owned and operated since 1989
* Offer highly awarded walking and virtual tours of the Castro neighborhood, the largest LGBTQ community in the world
* Educate on the evolution of a sexual and gender diverse culture beginning in San Francisco's Gold Rush in 1849 thru 2021
* Explore over 50 historical LGBTQ sites and landmarks in the Castro including the Rainbow Honor Walk sidewalk plaques, (am a Founding and Emeritus Board Member and highest fundraiser with over $100,000 of donations to date). These plaques honor famous LGBTQ's who have made an impact in world history. www.rainbowhonorwalk.org
* Discuss how many brave individuals pushed beyond legal boundaries for the right to love
* Teach how LGBTQ's are still striving for equality and civil rights in America. Today in 2021, there are sadly 250 Anti-LGBTQ Laws and bills in 41 states seeking to be signed into laws. 10 states have already done so. LGBTQ's continue to loose rights in the United States as well as, the world where its still illegal or a death sentence in many countries. www.hrc.org
* Utilize tour platform to educate, empower and advocate for human rights and positive social changes in the world
* I am the sole owner and operator, local resident, professional tour guide and LGBTQ civil rights activist

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