“My name is Ali, but I am also an ally” – Allison Murphy. On behalf of the students, faculty, staff, and alumnx of the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies LGBTQ2+ Studies minor, we honor Allison Murphy and Chloe Anne Lacey’s enduring legacy. Our LGBTQIA2S+ and allied communities deeply cherished Allison. She was known for her […]
As the mail-in ballots come in and disturb our sense of peace regarding this presidential race and all it entails, what does it mean for our community if there is a second Trump presidency? How might our lives change, and what could our communities look like, if, after we close our eyes while votes are
On October 28th, the Westboro Baptist Church protested outside Roosevelt High School, prompting over 300 supporters from Fresno’s LGBTQ+ community to form a “Wall of Love” with rainbow umbrellas, shielding students from hate. Roosevelt’s inclusive environment was affirmed by Trustee Elizabeth Jonasson Rosas, emphasizing community acceptance and equality. A fundraiser exceeded its goal, raising funds for LGBTQ+ support.
The Westboro Baptist Church, known for its extreme and inflammatory hate speech, is bringing its divisive message to Fresno and Reedley. The WBC has gained notoriety for targeting LGBTQ+ individuals, military personnel, and other marginalized groups with protests filled with offensive and hurtful rhetoric. Their actions have been widely condemned as hateful, and they have
Nick Richardson, a Republican candidate for Fresno City Council’s District 6, advocates honesty and respectful campaigning, distancing himself from negative politics and lifetime politicians. He faced challenges, including losing endorsements after engaging with diverse groups and responding to LGBTQ surveys, yet remains committed to his principles, emphasizing government should not dictate personal lives.
David Shelley, CEO of Hachette, one of the “big five” publishing houses, grew up in Margaret Thatcher’s Britain under Section 28, a law in place from 1988 to 2003 that prohibited schools from “promoting the teaching of the acceptability of homosexuality.” Recalling the 1980s, Shelley said his primary sources of information were teachers and libraries,
Corey DeAngelis, a conservative education reform advocate known for his anti-LGBTQ+ views, has recently faced allegations of hypocrisy following the exposure of his past involvement in gay adult films. This revelation has sparked widespread criticism online, given his public opposition to LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion. DeAngelis, a self-proclaimed “school choice evangelist,” holds senior positions at
The five-minute short – “Fresno Pride” (2024) by Angeline Ruiz Cardenas, a local high school student – highlights the history of the Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade and Festival, which was established in 1991. Alex Cisneros Soto, instructor and mentor. It includes an interview with Dr. Peter Robertson, an inaugural grand marshal, a founding member of
Lenacapavir (Sunlenca), administered every 26 weeks alongside daily antiretroviral therapy (ART), showed comparable HIV suppression. At week 54, viral suppression to fewer than 50 copies/mL was achieved in 85-90% of participants across three groups receiving lenacapavir, whether orally or subcutaneously every 26 weeks, combined with two daily oral ART drugs for the first 28 weeks,
STEP RIGHT UP to a Circtacular Fundraiser! Community Link and Fresno Rainbow Pride proudly present a NEW and exciting event for the WHOLE family. Enjoy an evening of unlimited rides, unlimited games, unlimited mini golf. Concessions will be available for purchase. A no-host bar provided by Lincoln Pub, must be 21+ to enjoy. September 21st
