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Why I’m audaciously idealistic (I think)

We’re in the midst of unprecedented disruption, and there’s no guarantee that we’ll make it to the next century or even mid-century. Institutions are more fragile than we had hoped. The news cycle is a batshit 24-hour cycle of gaslighting by the president and far-right government. Objective facts and reality are questioned to the point of […]

Legalizing gay marriage has caused a dramatic drop in LGBT suicide rates

In June 2015 The Supreme Court of the United States declared same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states. The legalization of gay marriage granted over 1100 statutory provisions to same-sex couples, many of them granting rights and privileges previously only afforded to heterosexual couples. However, the law didn’t just benefit same-sex couples who want to

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Drag Bingo returns Feb 1st

The Fresno Spectrum Center has Drag Bingo tickets for $10, advance sale. $15 at the door. Proceeds to benefit The Fresno Spectrum Center and Our Saviour’s Lutheran church. VIP Tables available, Brunch available for additional purchase. For details call: Fresno Spectrum Center 559-319-8471   February 1st 2020 – 11am – 3pm Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church 2101

Ellen Surprises Fresno State Cymbals Player

Ellen shocked Fresno State University student Travis Morris, who recently went viral with a video of him enthusiastically playing the cymbals in his marching band. Travis talked about how he began playing the instrument, and Ellen gave him a much-needed gift.

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LGBT Board Game Night

It can be incredibly hard to make friends, whether you’ve just moved to a new city or you are just trying to widen your circle, it’s not easy to find people who you can relate to. That’s why LGBT Fresno hosts various events throughout the year, including a game night every month for LGBT individuals

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Thanks for a great year!

We’d like to send our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has joined us at events throughout 2019. This fabulous group of folks joined us at our free Holiday Dinner Party this month. Won’t you join us at our upcoming events?

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Support your community during Giving Tuesday

#GivingTuesday is Tuesday, Dec. 3! Can you help LGBT Fresno meet its goal of raising $1,500? It will help pay for support and social services, referral services, events and more that are desperately needed for the most vulnerable LGBT+ community in the Central Valley. Each year we help to fight oppression and lift community members

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Chosen Family Holiday Party

Join us for a fun filled evening of food, friends and games!This is a no cost event to provide a safe and supportative place for our LGBT+ community to be together and celebrate with friends. Wednesday, December 18, 2019 from 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Yosemite Falls Cafe4020 N Cedar AveFresno, California 93726Dinner and non

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Fabulous Christmas Tree Lane Walk

Tuesday, December 3rd : Starbucks in Fig Garden (704 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93704) at 5:30pm, begin walk at 6pm.Come enjoy the Holiday season with your fellow LGBTQA+ members. As a group we will walk the lane and wear Santa hats. Come early so you don’t miss out. We will meet at Starbucks in