Kevin Thomas Caldwell, a former long time board member of Community Link, unexpectedly passed away on February 2nd, 2024 at age 62. He left behind his partner of nearly 24 years, Kirk, and is survived by his sister Maureen of Redding. Kevin was well known in Fresno’s LGBTQ+ community, as well as in leather and […]
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California has implemented a groundbreaking law requiring major retailers with at least 500 employees to feature gender-neutral toy sections in their stores. The legislation, which took effect on Monday, originated from a 2021 bill championed by California Assemblymember Evan Low. This bill aimed to foster inclusivity and allow children to express themselves without the constraints
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California has a rich history of advocating for the LGBTQ community, championing safe spaces. While this protection has extended to various parts of the state, its consistent implementation was not guaranteed in rural areas. In a significant move to address the lack of resources for LGBTQ individuals in underserved rural areas, the California Legislative LGBTQ
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LGBT Community Network is thrilled to stand alongside the statewide coalition in studying the aging experiences of LGBTQ Californians. Their voices deserve to be heard, and together we’ll advocate for a tomorrow where every senior thrives. This is California’s first statewide survey documenting the needs, hopes and priorities of mid-life and older LGBTQIA+ residents across
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APPLY FOR 1 OF 10 SCHOLARSHIPS OF $3,000 EACH.Applications are being accepted for 10 Bulldog Pride Fund scholarships of $3,000 each ($30,000 total available). The deadline to apply for the 2024-25 academic year is March 2, 2024. Since 2006, the Bulldog Pride Fund has provided 106 scholarships valued at $215,000. Thank you, donors, for your
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For years, LGBT Fresno has been a beacon of support and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community in our city. We’ve marched for equality, offered safe and inclusive events, and empowered countless individuals to live authentically. But as our understanding of diversity and gender identity expands, we recognize the need to evolve alongside it. Therefore, with
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Amidst the twinkling lights and holiday cheer, there’s often a hidden truth for many in the LGBTQ+ community: the holidays can be bittersweet. Family dynamics, societal pressures, and isolation can cast a shadow on what’s supposed to be a season of joy. That’s why we created the Chosen Family Holiday Party, an event that not
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FAB nightclub located at the Tower District in Fresno is closing, they announced via social media on Monday. The nightclub posted this announcement on Instagram, with the caption saying: “It is with heavy heart and eternal gratitude that we inform you all that FAB Fresno will be shuttering its doors and our last day open will
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America has had a tragic history of discrimination. Businesses have displayed infamous signs banning people due to sexuality, race, religion, and more. With many lives lost and tears shed, this display of bigotry has hurt countless people. These hateful ideas have tarnished the nation—and it’s time to show the world those are principles of the
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Inge Kisby, a 2023-24 Bulldog Pride Fund scholar and an ASI senator, participated in Bulldogs Belong – a digital campaign that invites Fresno State students, faculty, staff and alumni to share their experiences with equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in an effort to spark critical conversations that ignite a collective commitment toward full inclusivity and
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