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 […]
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
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
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
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
APPLY FOR 1 OF 10 SCHOLARSHIPS OF $3,000 EACH.Applications are being accepted for 10 Bulldog Pride Fund scholarships of $3,000 each ($30,000 total available). The deadline to apply for the 2024-25 academic year is March 2, 2024. Since 2006, the Bulldog Pride Fund has provided 106 scholarships valued at $215,000. Thank you, donors, for your
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
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
Join us for a fun filled evening of food, friends and games! This is a no cost annual event to provide a safe and supportive place for our LGBT+ community to be together and celebrate with friends. Saturday, December 17, 2022 from 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Kodiak Club @ Chukchansi Park1800 Tulare StreetFresno, CA 93721
Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau’s resolution the “Parents Matter Act” has passed in a vote of 3 for and 2 against. (video) Supervisors Brandau, Nathan Magsig and Buddy Mendes voting in favor. This now begins a months long process of creating an unelected board of 11 individuals. Each Supervisor will hand pick two people and
