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Starbucks vs Pride

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 […]

Visit Porterville’s first Pride event

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!

33rd Annual Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade and Festival

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

Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church vandalized

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

Rally For Queer & Trans Youth Autonomy

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.

Memorial for Jay Hubbell

Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 2:00 pm, there will be a memorial gathering for Berl Jay Hubbell at Yost and Webb Funeral Home, 1002 T Street, Fresno, CA 93721.Jay was born Berl Jay Hubbell on November 19, 1946 and passed on January 19, 2023, at the age of 76. He was one of the founding members of the Fresno Stonewall

Trans Day of Visibility

Trans Day of VisibilityBuilding Communities of CareApril 1, 2023 11am-2pmFresno City College OAB Speakers:April Taylor-Salery, LMFTJulie Nicole, M.D.Panel Discussion Fair:Arts & CraftsResources Food:Fresno Eats Sponsored by OUT Against Big Tobacco, Central Valley OB/GYN Medical Group, Imperial Dove Court De Fresno, PFLAG, and Fresno State Women’s Alliance

Cornerstone Church continues attack on LGBTQ community

If you thought Pastor Jim Franklin and Fresno’s Cornerstone Church was done after marriage equality was the law… THINK AGAIN! Earlier this month, the church hosted “Ex gays” “Ex lesbians” and Ex transgender” speakers. Encouraging pastors, church leaders, parents, grandparents, individuals who are concerned about the “indoctrination of our children”. This type of event has

Valley school districts banning LGBTQ+ inclusive signage

It is alarming and deeply disturbing to hear that both Sanger Unified and Clovis Unified are restricting Pride and Black Lives Matter flags. These symbols represent important movements for justice and equality, and their display should be protected as a form of free expression. Sanger Unified’s Policy BP 6144(a) states, “In leading or guiding class discussions