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Most of us hope, in whatever small way, we will have contributed to a better world by the time we leave it. Before Fresno resident and human rights activist Todd N. Nelson passed away, he decided to leave a legacy for the causes he cared about most. At a time when the burden of illness would consume many, […]
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
#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
Throughout the history of the United States; there have been landmark cases that have changed the nation. Famous cases such as Brown v Board of Education (1954) and Roe v Wade have dealt with segregation and abortion. Now, in 2019, there will be three cases that deal with LGBTQ rights; cases that can change the
Join us this Saturday! Music, Games, Entertainment, Bounce Houses, Mascots, Lunch, FREE! Radio Park – September 28th 2019 – 9am to 1pm LGBT Fresno is happy to again be a partner on this event.
FRESNO REEL PRIDE CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF LGBTQ CINEMA STARTING TONIGHT! With more than 40 films from around the world, Fresno Reel Pride will celebrate it’s 30th Anniversary and film festival starting tonight, Wednesday, Sept. 18 through Sunday, September 22 at Fresno’s Tower District. “Every year, Fresno Reel Pride continues to honor the commitment made by our
Saturday’s rally in Modesto, attracted ten times as many counter-demonstrators as attendees. Don Grundmann, director of the National Straight Pride Coalition, had originally asked to hold the event in the Mancini Bowl in Graceada Park. On its website, the coalition states that its mission is to prevent civilization “from being destroyed by the inherent malevolence
The LGBT Resource and Community Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, August 3, 2019. The Fresno Spectrum Center is currently open Tuesdays through Fridays 1pm-6pm, with the hope of expanding the days/hours. Seeking volunteers for office help. “We’re going to be doing some partnering organizations to other community organizations that are non-profit that provides
Modesto approved a public event application and parade route for a Straight Pride Parade, whose organizers plan to protest what they view as “(Americans being) destroyed by the inherent malevolency/evil of the Homosexual/Sodomy Movement”. It is scheduled for Aug. 24th from 12pm to 4pm, ending at Graceada Park. The flyer with a pink border states, “Join
After an impressive winter, it has finally warmed up. Summer is here, and we all know what that means…YES… Kampout is coming! It’s just a month away, and if you are like me, you can’t wait to get up the hill, sit by the creek and enjoy the beautiful weather. The Kampout Committee has been
