2012

VIDEO: Think Before You Speak

This commercial, addressing the use of slurs, specifically “That’s so gay” is set to air during Sunday’s Super Bowl. The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) will share its new PSA campaign targeting anti-LGBT language among teens with Super Bowl attendees at Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday. The award-winning “Think Before You Speak” […]

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Black HIV / AIDS Awareness Day 2012

Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is Tuesday, February 7th. I reached out to the Fresno County Department of Public Health with questions regarding the annual event, as well as the current state of HIV/AIDS. The Fresno County Dept. of Public Health is located at 1221 Fulton Mall in downtown Fresno. Phone 559-600-3200. Links can be found

VIDEO: Aguilera Lets It All “Hang Out” at Etta James’ Funeral

Is it me? As anyone who knows me will tell you, I’m the farthest thing from a prude you might find. Still, I have a huge problem with this video of Christina Aguilera performing “At Last” at Etta James’ funeral. Now, I think Christina is one of the most brilliant voices we have today, and

Why I’m Like the Gay Sherlock

My friends had finally brainwashed me into watching the contemporary Sherlock Holmes broadcasted on the BBC. Little did they know that it wasn’t them who brainwashed me. The actor who was playing Sherlock, who I later came to understand as Benedict Cumberbatch, swept me off my feet carrying me into the wind. My friend uttering,

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Ex-Gay Speaks In Fresno

Kathryn Herr with KGPE Local CBS 47 covered a recent visit by ex-gay man who claims that, with God, gays can change their sexuality. Gay Central Valley stepped in to offer an opposing viewpoint… Check out the VIDEO here… Is your sexuality something you can choose? A speaker in the valley says he used to

Paula Poundstone at the Tower Theater TONIGHT

Paula Poundstone is appearing at the Tower Theater tonight, Friday, January 27th at 8PM. Tickets are still available for this amazingly funny comedienne. Appearing on stage with a stool, a microphone, and a can of Diet Pepsi, PAULA POUNDSTONE is famous for her razor-sharp wit and spontaneity. The Boston Globe said, “Poundstone improvises with a

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Name/Gender Change Workshop This Saturday

Come gets all the ins and outs of how to legally change your name and / or gender. Step by step instructions… all the necessary forms… advice and testimonials! This FREE event is open to the public and is provided by Gay Central Valley in conjunction with Trans-E-Motion. Saturday, January 28th at the Fresno LGBT

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FAIR Education Act Repeal Efforts Move Forward

Courtesy The Bay Area Reporter The secretary of state’s office today (Thursday, January 26) cleared a proposal to repeal Senate Bill 48 for circulation. SB 48, also known as the Fair, Accurate, Inclusive, and Respectful Education Act, requires that LGBTs’ historical contributions be taught to California’s school students. The proposal, submitted by Lou Sheldon of

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Fresno Beehive – NOH8 Event

Kathy Mahan of The Fresno Beehive covers our upcoming NOH8 Event… The NOH8 campaign is coming to Fresno in July. This will be your chance to take part in the NOH8 photo campaign that supports equality and builds awareness and unity against hate. If you’re not familiar with the campaign, this is the background: The