In 2022, Fresno Chaffee Zoo’s pride event delighted the LGBTQ+ community, but received backlash from Fresno pastors, local church leaders, and at least one city official, reported The Fresno Bee. This year’s event, dubbed “Rainbow Family Day,” had high expectations from the community it was celebrating after 2022’s successful event. However, the organization and handling […]
It is with a heavy but resolved heart that I share with you this news: Late yesterday evening, the Progress Pride Flag that we now proudly display annually on campus was torn down and damaged. I want to emphasize that such actions go against the principles of inclusivity, respect, and acceptance that are the very
LGBT Fresno has been contacted regarding Fresno County supervisors Steve Brandau and Nathan Magsig visiting multiple Fresno/Clovis library locations to make complaints and request modifications to their pride displays. Also, asking for “alternative viewpoints” to be posted alongside these annual pride displays. Library officials have also been contacted by Paul Nerland, Fresno County Administrative Officer.
Our efforts to secure a LGBTQ Liaison, $100k for the EOC LGBT Resource Center, and $100k for local LGBTQ nonprofits were heard loud and clear. After this past week’s budget negotiations, we are happy to report that this funding is secured in the budget! A huge thank you to all of the community for your
A union representing Starbucks stores in 21 states claimed that workers were instructed by their managers not to decorate for Pride Month, sparking controversy. Starbucks denied that this represented corporate policy and called it an outlier decision by local leaders. In neighborhoods synonymous with Pride, such as Manhattan’s Chelsea and Greenwich Village, rainbow displays were
Make the quick trek down to Porterville on June 17th from 9am-12pm for their first annual Pride Event! Information, resources, inclusivity, diversity, and most importantly Pride! Experience the strength of our diverse community as we come together in unity and celebration!
The return of the Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade and Festival celebrates 33 years. The theme, “QU33R ALL YEAR”. The parade will be held in the heart of the Tower District. Free to attend. Begins at 10AM. This is a family friendly event, prepare to see over 90 float enteries from local businesses and organizations. The
This morning between 7 and 8 am, someone purposely broke almost every window in our Social Hall and Office/Class Wing including the glass doors on Fruit Ave. A rough estimate of damage is $25,000. Found on one of the railings was a proud boy sticker. All activities and events are canceled this week for everyone’s
Friday, March 31st 4pm – 6pm, Corner of Blackstone and Nees Bring your posters! Stay on the sidewalks. DO NOT block traffic. If crossing the street – complete the cross. NO standing in the middle median.
