REPORT: What Research Has Been Done on Fresno?

Despite Fresno being ranked as one of the least LGBTQ-inclusive cities in California, little research has been done on what issues are specifically faced by the community. As such, LGBT Fresno has released a report that condenses and summarizes the research that has already been conducted. While there are over a hundred pages of reports […]

KampOut 2023

Well, it’s summer time, and we all know what that means… yes… Kampout is coming! Ttime to get out of the heat and head up the hill to our beautiful site across from Texas Flat Campground. If you’re like me, you can’t wait to get out of the heat and relax by a creek. The

Speak up at City Council Meeting

Clovis City Councilmember Diane Pearce has continued her attacks on the LGBTQ community! Several community members are calling on the Clovis City Council to set policies to prevent hateful rhetoric while using their official board member title. The board currently has no policy preventing these acts, so they can hot hold her accountable. There is

LGBTQ+ Town Hall / Community Meeting

On May 18, I was asked to join community members in a call for an appointment of an LGBTQ+ Liasion, within in the City of Fresno’s governmental structure. As we have reported since that date, with the help of Councilmember Annalisa Pera and countless other community members/leaders, we were able to help secure a future

Troye Sivan “Rush”-es to Stardom

Released on July 13, Australian singer/songwriter Troye Sivan’s latest debut, “Rush,” has been a key topic of controversy. Embracing hedonism and sexuality, the song is the perfect summer bop–and it shows on the charts! Reaching #3 on “Top Songs | Debut Global” at one point, Sivan has hit a new height in his popularity. The

Elemental

Hello everybody! Today I will be reviewing the Disney and Pixar movie, Elemental. Elemental is about a world where different elements interact in the world like regular people in a place called Element City. You’ve got your water, air, fire, and earth elementals. Sometimes they mix well and sometimes they don’t. Everyone kind of has

The Importance of Raising the Pride Flag

Pride month is a time of celebration–a month of inclusion, diversity, and hope for millions. Yet something as minor as hanging up a pride flag has recently become a point of contention. Some politicians can’t even let the community have that. This year, Orange County declared that no Pride flags can be flown outside of

Insidious: The Red Door

Hello everyone! Sara is back, but I am back now as Raven, my new chosen preferred name. I’m excited to be back and reviewing movies for you all. Today I will be reviewing Insidious: The Red Door.Fans of the Insidious movie series will recall the ending of the fourth installment, The Last Key, where a

Diane Pearce and the LGBTQ+ Community

Florida bans LGBTQ content in schools. Virginia follows suit. Tennessee bans gender-affirming care for children. But now this legacy has hit all too close to home–in our very state of California. Diane Pearce is a City Councilmember in the city of Clovis in Fresno County. In June 2023, she posted the following on her Facebook,

Clovis City Councilmember tells parents to avoid library

Might want to wait until June is over to take your kids to the Clovis Public Library. FYI, the Clovis City Council has no direct control over this…these are Fresno County Libraries. Diane Pearce – Clovis City Councilmember In addition to the posting about the pride display at the Clovis Library, Diane Pearce has posted