The ACLU will conduct a half-day session February 10 to train change makers in Fresno. Focused on local action, the session will show people how to network and build skills for ACLU civil liberties campaigns such as voting rights and criminal justice reform. The executive director of the Northern California ACLU office, Abdi Soltani, said, […]
The Oakland-East Bay Gay Men’s Chorus is pleased to present a festive holiday program called “A Merry Little Concert.” The 50-member choir will sing new and traditional holiday songs, featuring classical, contemporary, and popular choral arrangements. Under the leadership of Artistic Director William Sauerland, the song selections will usher in the holiday season with joyous
On Friday, November 17th at 4:30pm Trans-E-Motion will hold a rally and protest for transgender rights and awareness, beginning at City Hall at 2600 Fresno St, Fresno, CA 9372. With the recent passage of the “No Camping” Ordinance in Fresno, which criminalizes the homeless – many of which are transgender, we are holding this rally
Transgender Day of Remembrance. Those whose lives were taken will be honored through singing, written and spoken poetry, and art. There will also be inspirational speakers addressing topics such as: transgender, gender diversity, inclusion, and the importance of being an ally to the transgender community. Information on crisis services, resources, and organizations in the local
Citywide efforts are underway to identify the Bullard High student or students who pelted a girl with juice boxes while shouting gay slurs at the school earlier this week, including a cash reward. Logann Pruneda says she was hit with full boxes of apple juice at school on Monday and was called “a faggot, a
Fresno Unified trustees shot down a slew of proposed revisions to board bylaws that would have lessened the power of the superintendent and given more authority to the school board president. Revisions to 20 policies were submitted at Wednesday night’s board meeting, including changes that would have given embattled board president Brooke Ashjian more control over public meetings
On October 11, 2017, clergy presented a letter to have Mr. Ashjian removed as board president and/or censured. It is clear to us that the only Board Member willing to act upon this is Christopher De La Cerda. Mr. De La Cerda has heard the pain of our community that Brooke Ashjian has caused with
Fresno Unified trustees will discuss the censure or removal of Brooke Ashjian as board president on Wednesday, October 11th. The meeting comes just after the district released emails that show the embattled official praising anti-LGBT advocates who support him and saying that Christians are under attack and “must unite.” The emails, made from Ashjian’s Fresno Unified account,
Lee Morris, whose club 708 / Deja Vu / The Express gave many in our community a place to call home, passed away October 4th. He was a long time member and supporter of the LGBT community and its organizations. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 14th at 10:00 a.m. At First Congregational Church
