Breaking the Silence: Fresno Law Enforcement’s Journey with the LGBTQ+ Community
In the heart of California’s Central Valley, the Fresno Police Department (FPD) grapples with a complex history of community relations with the LGBTQ+ community. This history, marked by bigotry, intolerance, and chauvinism, has left scars that still resonate today. However, there is newfound hope for change as the FPD hires a dedicated LGBTQ+ liaison, signaling a fresh vision of support and acceptance.
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34th Annual Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade and Festival
Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade and Festival is back and ready to kick off Pride Month. Celebrating 34 years with this year theme, Rainbow Wave – Navigating Through The Current. Saturday June 1, 2024, Parade at 10 AM in the Tower DistrictFestival 11 AM-6 PM at Fresno City College. Fresno Rainbow Pride is the largest LGBTQIA
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Sandra Bernhard in Fresno – last chance
Fresno Rainbow Pride and Community Link is bringing Sandra Bernhard to the Tower Theater on May 11th for an amazing night of comedy, music, and all around fun! Limited seating still available! Purchase tickets using the link below, or in person at the Tower Theatre Box Office. This is going to be an iconic night
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Clovis Unified repeals policies negatively affecting teachers and students
After extensive negotiations, the Clovis Educators Association and district revised policies on student site plans and personal items, allowing inclusive access to gender-affirming facilities without obligatory parental involvement and enabling educators to display personal items sensitively. This marks progress toward a more inclusive and legally compliant educational environment.
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DoD changes rule regarding HIV positive military personnel
The Department of Justice has recently made policy changes that better support military members who are also HIV positive, prompted by a handful of lawsuits. A few pieces on the topic come from Advocate and Time Magazine.In the April 2024 issue of Advocate, Ryan Adamczeski wrote about how two military service members fought back against
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Rainbow Graduation Celebration and Crowdfunding
Fresno State is hosting the 11th Annual Rainbow Graduation Celebration on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at the Satellite Student Union from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This affinity celebration recognizes LGBTQIA+ students and allies who are graduating with their Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree. Each participant who signs up for the event receives rainbow regalia
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Proposals being accepted for Queer Housing Summit
The 2nd annual Queer Housing Summit will be in August 2024 at the Tower Theater and virtual. The purpose is to center the housing experiences of people who identify as LGBTQ+ and create solutions as a community.If you’d like to help plan this year’s Summit or propose a presentation, discussion, workshop or performance, please find
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College president pushes for book ban
Through a public records request, LGBTQ Fresno learned what sparked the local book banning fire… In June of 2023, a month often full of color and joy, was quickly painted gray when a local college president set out to put a stop to inclusive books in public libraries. The President/CEO of Select Education Group (owners
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Board of Supervisors proceed with book ban process
At the Fresno County Board of Supervisors meeting today, four of five supervisors voted to approve the bylaws for the “Community Parent and Guardian Review Committee” and approved the application period to occur from March 19, 2024, through April 26, 2024, and directed staff to post vacancies and authorize staff to accept applications; authorize staff
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