"Unveiled at the event was an image of the bronze plaque of Casement that will be installed in the Castro as part of the Rainbow Honor Walk. The event, which benefited the nonprofit, was appropriately located at the San Francisco Irish bar named after Casement. As Dr. Lipsky shared in the previous issue, Casement was an Irish born diplomat who bravely exposed human rights abuses in Africa and South America."
"Rainbow Honor Walk leaders and board members held a benefit to celebrate their latest honoree, Roger Casement (1864-1916), at Casements Bar (2351 Mission Street) on Thursday, September 4, 2025. President of the organization, Donna Sachet, who is also a San Francisco Bay Times columnist, served as emcee. Fellow Bay Times columnist and Rainbow Honor Walk board member Dr. Bill Lipsky, who wrote a detailed piece about Casement for the August 28, 2025, issue ( https://bit.ly/4mVPg45), also attended,"
Rainbow Honor Walk leaders and board members held a benefit on September 4, 2025, at Casements Bar (2351 Mission Street) to celebrate honoree Roger Casement (1864–1916). Donna Sachet served as emcee. Attendees included Dr. Bill Lipsky, founder David Perry, the Consul General of Ireland Micháel Smith, Matthew Rothschild, and Hilda Kissane, President of the United Irish Societies. The event featured live Irish music, a no-host bar, appetizers, and giveaways, and was sponsored by Rafael Mandelman and Supervisor Matt Dorsey. An image of the bronze plaque was unveiled; the plaque will be installed at Hibernia Beach near Castro and 18th streets later this year. The Rainbow Honor Walk website provides updates and information.
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