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Pecs and the City

“In the age we live in, every flaw and misstep is recorded on film or video, then spilled like red ink over the Internet and discussed ad nauseam, until even the photographic evidence comes into question. Whether it’s a grainy, night-vision sex tape, a DUI mug shot or a fashion blunder that results in exposing […]

Reel Pride Announces Leadership for 2016 Film Festival

 REEL PRIDE ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP FOR 2016 FILM FESTIVAL Every year, it is our goal to bring a wide array of LGBTQ cinema and entertainment home to the Central Valley.  We are pleased to announce our leadership for the upcoming year, including: Kathleen Arambula-Reyna Board President & Festival Director Peter Robertson Co-Founder & Director of Reel

rainbow expo

At Your Service: A Rainbow Event & Wedding Expo

Join us for a Rainbow Event and Wedding Expo!  We will be offering event and wedding planning information and showcasing inclusive vendors to the LGBT community. There will be a human and dog fashion show, and the 40-50 vendors will offer services for people planning any type of event! Tickets are $10 in advance, or

Subtle colors breaking out

“Who are you? Who? Who? Who? Who?” –Roger Daltrey I was talking to my romantic partner in crime, Millie, and we were talking about the “invisible colors” sort to speak; those of us in the community who aren’t really represented either in pop culture in general or even within the community itself. Millie is a

Hep C: There’s a cure, if you can afford it

This is one of those “good news-bad news” stories. We seldom get to witness an actual cure to a disease, but that is exactly what’s happening with Hepatitis C. First, a very short Hepatitis C 101: “Hep C” is an ongoing challenge in our communities. It is transmitted through blood. It can be transmitted through

Clovis Unified approves gender-neutral dress code

In a reversal from its previous decision Clovis Unified School District voted Wednesday night to change its dress code policy. Trustees decided to adopt new language that is gender neutral. See video above from ABC 30

Visalia getting LGBT Center

Opening in May, theSOURCE (http://thesourcelgbt.org), promises to be an important reSOURCE and focal point for the LGBT community.  Serving Tulare and Kings Counties from the main office in Visalia, and with satellite offices planned in Tulare and other cities, it will become the hub of activities, referrals, information, social activities, history, and more.  With contacts and

The young and the rest of us

With Pride celebrations around the corner, and warmer weather, I’d like to make what I call a “modest proposal.” Elsewhere, I have admitted to trolling Facebook. Rather than spending the rest of our natural lives discussing whether FB honestly reflects or distorts a clear vision of our communities, humor me and assume this: A lot