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The following list highlights several key scholarship opportunities dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ students and allies in their educational endeavors. From local initiatives like the Bulldog Pride Fund at Fresno State to national programs like the Point Foundation, these resources offer more than just funding; they provide mentorship, community connection, and a validation of identity. Whether […]
In 1980, former California Governor Ronald Reagan launched his presidential campaign with a promise that would come to define an era: “Make America Great Again.” More than four decades later, Donald Trump resurrected the same slogan. But while the words remained unchanged, their meaning—and the political worldview behind them—shifted dramatically. The evolution of the phrase
For many young people—and for those who’ve embraced their true selves later in life—fashion becomes a powerful form of self-expression. Before we even speak to someone, we often notice how they present themselves, and while appearances aren’t everything, they can play a meaningful role in how we connect and find community. From glamorous drag looks
This time of year can be a joyous and/or sad time for those in the LGBTQ community. For queer individuals who don’t have safety nets in place this holiday season, it is hard to know where to turn for support; and with President Trump, over the summer, slashing the 988 young LGBTQ+ specialized support hotline
If your holiday traditions include cuddling up and watching movies, chances are they are staples in most American homes. A Christmas Story, Elf, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, The Grinch. All of them classics, all of them great, all of them straight. As a queer person, it can be discouraging to not see yourself reflected on
When the Trump Administration announced today, Thursday Dec. 18, that he would take steps to order the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to end transition-related care for sex change operations, the proposals would effectively pull funding away from offering transgender care to minors. These actions are the President’s latest efforts to restrict access
In 2015, in a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of the United States recognized the fundamental right of same-sex couples to marry and ruled that all states must perform and acknowledge same-sex marriages “on the same terms as accorded to couples of the opposite sex.” A decade later, Kim Davis, a thrice-divorced county clerk from
The true troubles that LGBTQ community endures are not what so many of its critics think it is. Those on the right, for example, claim that what ails them is their mental health. It had been a longstanding argument against gay people and now is common to be heard against transgender individuals. The right essentially
As 2025 draws to a close, the Fresno EOC LGBTQ+ Resource Center is on the brink of permanent dissolution. Once a beacon of hope and a critical safety net for the region’s most vulnerable, the Center is now a casualty of federal gridlock, funding expiration, and structural fragility. According to an October 6 letter shared
Many people associate religion with harsh judgment, anti-gay sentiment and homophobia. One religious congregation in Fresno acts within the opposite of these common perceptions. Members celebrate inclusivity, believe in social justice and racial equity, and accept gays, lesbians, all gender identities and sexual preferences. They are proud supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement, proudly
