Fresno Rainbow Pride 2012 photos
Be sure to also check our facebook page and group for more photos. Photos by: Brian Putnam. For Gay Fresno. If republishing, seek photographer permission.
VIDEO: Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade
Be sure to visit our facebook page and don’t forget to view and upload your photos to our group. Hundreds of photos already added from the parade and festival!
A (soft) Blow to the Defense of Marriage Act
While today’s ruling is a victory for equality advocates, questions about the law’s premise remain to be decided by the Supreme Court. For the dwindling number of supporters of the Defense of Marriage Act, the Clinton-era federal law that defines marriage as only between a man and a woman, the bad news Thursday from Boston
Upcoming Fresno Rainbow Pride Fundraisers
Sunday May 20th at the northeast corner of Olive and Van Ness Avenues. The glbt+ youth group will be washing cars for $5. Come support our youth as they put on a fundraiser for fresno rainbow pride. Car wash from 8am to 1 pm. Friday May 25th Dine out for Pride at Tacos Marquitos, 1772 E
NAACP backs same-sex marriage
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on Saturday announced its backing of same-sex marriage, more than a week after President Barack Obama also expressed support for the issue. “The mission of the NAACP has always been to ensure political, social and economic equality of all people,” Roslyn M. Brock, chairman of
Fresno Rainbow Pride 2012 – June 2nd
The 22nd Annual Central Valley & Fresno’s GLBT Pride Parade and Festival will take place on SATURDAY, June 2nd 2012 in the Tower District between 10am and 3pm. Dine for Pride at Tacos Marquitos all day on Friday May 25th. Javier, the wonderful owner, is donating 20% of his sales for the day. They serve
Obama declares support for same-sex marriage
President Obama, marking the end of a prolonged “evolution” on the issue, now favors allowing homosexual couples to marry, he said in a television interview Wednesday. The announcement comes days after Vice President·Joe Biden’s comments that he was “absolutely comfortable” with gay marriage put new pressure on Obama to clarify his position on the issue.
North Carolina voters approve a referendum to constitutionally ban same-sex marriage
A constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriage in North Carolina, even though state law already forbids such unions, appears to have passed. Amendment 1 had the support of more than 59% of the nearly 1 million votes tallied about an hour after polls closed Tuesday night, according to figures from the State Board of
Maurice Sendak dies at 83, author of ‘Where the Wild Things Are’
Children’s book author Maurice Sendak died in Connecticut Tuesday morning. He was 83. Longtime publisher Michael di Capua told the New York Times that Sendak died of complications from a recent stroke. Sendak, the author of several iconic books including Where the Wild Things Are, In the Night Kitchen,and Higglety Pigglety Pop!, came out publicly in 2008. He
Changes are coming…
Although our logo has changed, you can expect the same level of commitment to the community. We will be announcing a new partnership and more regular postings as we move forward. Stay tuned….