Jose Sarria Foundation

05/06/2026

TONIGHT! Come celebrate the launch of a new picture book about pioneering activist Jose Sarria on May 6 at the Lookout at 5:30pm. Meet the co-authors Kyle Casey Chu (Panda Dulce) and Andrew Shaffer and snag some limited edition stickers by illustrator Cindy Lozito.

RSVP at the link below and pre-order your book today.

For the love of Mama Jose...

Come celebrate the launch of a new picture book about pioneering activist José Sarria! Meet co-authors Kyle Casey Chu (aka Panda Dulce) and Andrew W. Shaffer, and snag some exclusive stickers designed by illustrator Cindy Lozito while supplies last! To pre-order a signed copy of the book (which wil...

04/19/2026

We extend our sincere thanks to RuPaul’s Drag Race and World of Wonder Productions for featuring Jose Sarria in the 'Legends of Drag' segment during the Season 18 Finale. We also gratefully acknowledge their generous $1,000 donation, which will directly support our mission to keep Jose’s legacy alive.

We’ve enjoyed collaborating with the production team over the last few weeks and waited to share this news until the segment officially aired.

For the love of Mama Jose...

179 likes, 9 comments. "RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 & Untucked NOW STREAMING on MTV and WOW Presents Plus"

04/08/2026

Come celebrate the launch of a new picture book about pioneering activist Jose Sarria on May 6 at the Lookout at 5:30pm. Meet the co-authors Kyle Casey Chu (Panda Dulce) and Andrew Shaffer and snag some limited editions stickers by illustrator Cindy Lozito.

RSVP at the link below and pre-order your book today.

For the love of Mama Jose...

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04/08/2026

We look forward to celebrating with you at the Jose Honors Gala on May 8 in Phoenix, AZ. For ticket and program ad info: https://imperialcourtaz.org/coronation/jose-honors/

This years honorees are:
Eunice Kennedy Smith, Spokane
Kippy Marks, San Francisco Ducal
Ralph Farinella, Florida
Stephen Dorsey, San Francisco
Stephany Bice, Waterfall Empire
Terry Sidie, Sacramento
Wayne Dietz / Roxie Bleu, San Diego

Courts of Distinction:
The Imperial Court of Arizona
The Texas Rivera Empire, Corpus Christi, TX

For the love of Mama Jose...

03/31/2026

We proudly stand with our trans brothers, sisters and siblings everyday, but especially on Trans Day of Visibility.

"United We Stand, Divided they catch us one by one" - Jose Saria

03/28/2026

If you are near Deland, FL, we hope you attend the History of Drag Pop Up Exhibit by Volusia Pride, which includes our beloved Jose Sarria.

For the love of Mama Jose...

Opening Reception Tonight! ✨

The History of Drag Pop-Up Gallery Exhibit opens tonight at the Volusia Pride Community Space.

Join us 7–9 PM for our Opening Reception featuring music, light snacks, and mimosas as we celebrate the launch of this special exhibit curated as part of our Q***r History Initiative.

📍 Volusia Pride Community Space
🎟 Free to attend | All ages welcome

Can’t make it tonight? You can still visit the exhibit this weekend:

📅 Saturday | 2–7 PM
📅 Sunday | 1–4 PM

Come explore the vibrant history, artistry, and cultural impact of drag — and help us celebrate the stories that shaped our community.

03/24/2026

Did you miss the Jose Sarria Pride Museum pop up in Palm Springs Fall of 2025? Here is video tour of a smaller display in PS for Jose's 100th birthday. Would you like to host a display in your city? Email us at [email protected] Donations accepted at josesarria.org/donate

For the love of Mama Jose...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3-moNl7u_c&t=152s

From Oct 11 to Dec 15, 2022 to celebrate the 100th Birthday of Jose Sarria, the foundation created to honor him hosted a pop up Museum in Palm Springs, CA.Wh...

03/13/2026

Before Pete Buttigieg. Before Stonewall. Before Harvey Milk. There was José Sarria. 🏳️‍🌈

The José Sarria Foundation 👉Jose Sarria Foundation has hosted powerful pop-up museum exhibits in Palm Springs — but now they’re working to permanently rent space for a dedicated Pride Museum honoring his legacy.

This would be a meaningful cultural and educational addition to Palm Springs — preserving early LGBTQ+ political history and making it accessible year-round.

History doesn’t preserve itself.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/jose-sarria-pride-museum

03/05/2026

Congratulations to this year’s recipients of the Jose Honors, that were just announced tonight by the International Court Council:

Eunice Kennedy Smith, Spokane
Kippy Marks, San Francisco Ducal
Ralph Farinella, Florida
Stephen Dorsey, San Francisco
Stephany Bice, Waterfall Empire
Terry Sidie, Sacramento
Wayne Dietz / Roxie Bleu, San Diego

This year the Queen Mother has chosen two Courts of Distinction:
The Imperial Court of Arizona
The Texas Rivera Empire, Corpus Christi, TX

The Jose Honors gala will be held on May 8 in Phoenix, AZ. Tickets and information for ad sales in the commemorative program; available through the Imperial Court of Arizona

The Imperial Court of Arizona is proud to be the host of the Jose Honors 2026 during our Coronation XX weekend. Please click the links…

03/02/2026

Jose Sarria held court at the famed Black Cat Cafe from about 1948 to 1963, when the bar was forced to close. The bar was located at 710 Montgomery St in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco.

The spirit of the Black Cat Cafe lives on through us. We carry forward Jose’s mission—defending our rights with the same 'camp' and frivolity he loved—while honoring his mantra to always be 'Thinking Queens.'"

For the love of Mama Jose...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Cat_Bar

02/09/2026

It's not often we see something in a sporting event we think would resonate with who Jose was. We think Bad Bunny captured it in tonight's Super Bowl. "Together, We Are America" - Bad Bunny

For the love of Mama Jose...