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Survey: LGBT Domestic Violence

We need your help! We have been asked to collect data from the LGBT Community regarding LGBT Domestic Violence. The information gathered would then be used by other organizations in Fresno to work toward a better understanding of the issue, as well as to provide better assistance to the LGBT Community in terms of Domestic […]

VIDEO: Full Length Documentary – Sex Change In Iran

In Iran, where being an open homosexual is punishable by death, it’s more than a bit ironic that the Iranian government will cover half the cost of a sex change for anyone. Oh, and they have the highest number of sex changes in the world.

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It’s not supposed to last But it’s not supposed to stop So soon So shockingly   It’s been so long now It can be difficult to find someone to talk to Someone who understands I don’t want to explain it To someone who wasn’t there I don’t want to paint a picture With colors that

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HIV/AIDS Health Fair at the LGBT Community Center

September 27 marks the third annual National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NGMHAAD), a national initiative to focus attention on the prevention and treatment of HIV and AIDS in the gay community in the United States. Gay Central Valley’s LGBT Community Center will be OPEN on Tuesday, September 27th from 9AM-4PM in honor of this

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American Psychological Association Issues Same Sex Marriage Support

In 1973 The American Psychiatric Association removed the classification of disorder from homosexuality. The American Psychological Association followed suit in 1975. Now, in 2011, the American Psychological Association has unanimously (157-0) thrown its support behind same sex marriage. “Now as the country has really begun to have experience with gay marriage, our position is much

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Sierra AIDS Walk September 24th

The 15th Annual Sierra AIDS Walk will take place on Saturday, September 24th, 2011 at the Calaveras Big Trees State Park. The event runs from 9am-11am, with a picnic lunch included and a raffle. To register for the walk call 209-736-6792 or email [email protected] or visit online at www.sierrahope.org All pledges over $100 receive a

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CDC Latest HIV Statistics

The CDC has released a report indicating that in the U.S., the rate of new HIV infections is “relatively stable at approximately 50,000 new infections each year between 2006 and 2009”. It’s unnerving that 30 years into this epidemic, with information instantly available to anyone, anywhere as to how to prevent infection, that this number

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HIV Awareness

HIV Vaccine Awareness Day — May 18th Today is HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (HVAD). This annual observance is a day to recognize and thank the thousands of volunteers, community members, health professionals, and scientists who are working together to find a safe and effective HIV vaccine. It is also a day to educate our communities