Unveiling set for late B.A.R. publisher plaque

A crew from Associated Builders wrapped up installation November 7 of the Rainbow Honor Walk plaque for Bay Area Reporter founding publisher Bob Ross. The plaque is located in front of 508 Castro Street. Ross, who died in 2003, started the B.A.R. in April 1971 as a way for the nascent LGBTQ community to stay informed. The oldest continuously published LGBTQ newspaper in the U.S., it has grown into an award-winning publication helping readers navigate changes big and small in the community. The nonprofit Rainbow Honor Walk recognizes deceased LGBTQ luminaries with plaques that are featured throughout the Castro neighborhood. The unveiling for Ross’ plaque will take place Monday, November 17, at 4 p.m. and the public is invited.