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Rainbow Graduation Celebration and Crowdfunding

Fresno State is hosting the 11th Annual Rainbow Graduation Celebration on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at the Satellite Student Union from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This affinity celebration recognizes LGBTQIA+ students and allies who are graduating with their Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree. Each participant who signs up for the event receives rainbow regalia […]

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Board of Supervisors proceed with book ban process

At the Fresno County Board of Supervisors meeting today, four of five supervisors voted to approve the bylaws for the “Community Parent and Guardian Review Committee” and approved the application period to occur from March 19, 2024, through April 26, 2024, and directed staff to post vacancies and authorize staff to accept applications; authorize staff

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LGBTQ+ Town Hall

Don’t miss your chance! We have over 25 organizations that are going to discuss their programs, services and pathways to get involved. We’ll start with quick introductions of the organizations that are LGBTQ+ or LGBTQ+ serving, followed by an announcement of the request for proposals for City of Fresno funding, finalized with Q&A and social

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Local LGBTQ non profit receives James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award

The James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards recognize leaders whose innovative solutions to critical state challenges improve people’s lives, create opportunity, and contribute to a better California.The Foundation spotlights these leaders, helps share their approaches with policymakers and peers, and provides each of their organizations with a grant of $350,000 and additional resources. Brian Poth and

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California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus visits Fresno

California has a rich history of advocating for the LGBTQ community, championing safe spaces. While this protection has extended to various parts of the state, its consistent implementation was not guaranteed in rural areas. In a significant move to address the lack of resources for LGBTQ individuals in underserved rural areas, the California Legislative LGBTQ

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Robin McGehee: The Journey to Becoming Fresno’s LGBTQ+ Liaison

Fresno, California appointed its first LGBTQ+ Liaison at the end of September 2023. Mayor Jerry Dyer selected Robin McGehee, an influential local advocate for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ+) community, for this landmark position. McGehee has years of experience speaking out against discriminatory laws and policies and has found herself in

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FAB Fresno to Close

FAB to close after 8 years

FAB nightclub located at the Tower District in Fresno is closing, they announced via social media on Monday. The nightclub posted this announcement on Instagram, with the caption saying: “It is with heavy heart and eternal gratitude that we inform you all that FAB Fresno will be shuttering its doors and our last day open will

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Bulldogs Belong: equity, diversity and inclusion

Inge Kisby, a 2023-24 Bulldog Pride Fund scholar and an ASI senator, participated in Bulldogs Belong – a digital campaign that invites Fresno State students, faculty, staff and alumni to share their experiences with equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in an effort to spark critical conversations that ignite a collective commitment toward full inclusivity and

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