On October 21, 2017, WestCare California will be presenting the 6th Annual Fresno AIDS Walk & 5k run in support of the Living Room, a project of WestCare California. Thanks to the efforts and generosity of our supporters and donors, previous year’s events were a tremendous success and a wonderful tribute to those that we have […]
FRESNO REEL PRIDE CELEBRATES 28 YEARS BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH IN THE TOWER DISTRICT With more than 50 films from around the world, Fresno Reel Pride will kick-off its 28th Annual LGBTQ+ Film Festival on Wednesday, September 20th at the Tower Theatre with our opening night feature film “Hello Again” starring Fresno favorite Audra McDonald. The film will begin
Board trustee Claudia Cazares said the board “cannot and will not” ask Ashjian to step down, and does not support censorship.
Trustee Elizabeth Jonasson Rosas spoke out for the first time about Ashjian’s remarks. “I firmly believe in love and equality. I don’t believe we can make someone gay by teaching them sex education or want to change their gender, for that matter.”
Fresno Unified employees stand to speak out re: Ashjian's LGBT remarks. "We stand for acceptance of all students." pic.twitter.com/7s4a8Q78We — Mackenzie Mays (@MackenzieMays) September 14, 2017 During public comments, approximately 30 administrators, teachers and staff from Fresno Unified stood at the Fresno Unified School District board meeting, the following statement was read to the board:
Salary: Based on Experience Type: Temporary Full-Time Reports to: Program Director/Deputy Executive Director Start: As soon as possible Closing date of this position: Open until filled Position Overview: Equality California is seeking an experienced and motivated full-time Field Organizer to lead our healthcare organizing and execute our 2017 voter registration and civic engagement program in
A group of 13 pastors read a press release today, condemning Fresno Unified School District President Brooke Ashjian’s recent statement. The release states: THE COALITION STANDS IN OPPOSITION TO THE REMARKS AND VIEWPOINTS OF MR. ASHJIAN AND DEMAND THAT HE BE CENSURED OR REMOVED AS SCHOOOL BOARD PRESIDENT. For Immediate Release: We, as representatives of
Fresno Unified School District trustee Christopher De La Cerda, just published his call for Brooke Ashjian to resign as board president. Brooke Ashjian immediately went onto conservative radio, said no AND the host accused the LGBT community is “busing in agitators”. “My biggest fear in teaching this – which we’re going to do it because it’s
