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LGBTQ+ Town Hall / Community Meeting

On May 18, I was asked to join community members in a call for an appointment of an LGBTQ+ Liasion, within in the City of Fresno’s governmental structure. As we have reported since that date, with the help of Councilmember Annalisa Pera and countless other community members/leaders, we were able to help secure a future […]

Troye Sivan “Rush”-es to Stardom

Released on July 13, Australian singer/songwriter Troye Sivan’s latest debut, “Rush,” has been a key topic of controversy. Embracing hedonism and sexuality, the song is the perfect summer bop–and it shows on the charts! Reaching #3 on “Top Songs | Debut Global” at one point, Sivan has hit a new height in his popularity. The

Elemental

Hello everybody! Today I will be reviewing the Disney and Pixar movie, Elemental. Elemental is about a world where different elements interact in the world like regular people in a place called Element City. You’ve got your water, air, fire, and earth elementals. Sometimes they mix well and sometimes they don’t. Everyone kind of has

The Importance of Raising the Pride Flag

Pride month is a time of celebration–a month of inclusion, diversity, and hope for millions. Yet something as minor as hanging up a pride flag has recently become a point of contention. Some politicians can’t even let the community have that. This year, Orange County declared that no Pride flags can be flown outside of

Insidious: The Red Door

Hello everyone! Sara is back, but I am back now as Raven, my new chosen preferred name. I’m excited to be back and reviewing movies for you all. Today I will be reviewing Insidious: The Red Door.Fans of the Insidious movie series will recall the ending of the fourth installment, The Last Key, where a

Diane Pearce and the LGBTQ+ Community

Florida bans LGBTQ content in schools. Virginia follows suit. Tennessee bans gender-affirming care for children. But now this legacy has hit all too close to home–in our very state of California. Diane Pearce is a City Councilmember in the city of Clovis in Fresno County. In June 2023, she posted the following on her Facebook,

Clovis City Councilmember tells parents to avoid library

Might want to wait until June is over to take your kids to the Clovis Public Library. FYI, the Clovis City Council has no direct control over this…these are Fresno County Libraries. Diane Pearce – Clovis City Councilmember In addition to the posting about the pride display at the Clovis Library, Diane Pearce has posted

Miranda Sings/Colleen Ballinger: An LGBTQ Perspective

With a mix of terrible singing, questionable fashion sense, and a lot of humor, you get cultural icon Miranda Sings. Yet with the recent allegations surrounding the problematic practices throughout her career, it’s only fitting we analyze the element of homophobia as well. In March 2020, Miranda Sings (whose real name is Colleen Ballinger) announced

Thailand: The World’s New Pride Entertainment Hotspot? (Part 2)

In Part 1, I introduced the rising industry of BLs in Thailand and their importance. After binging over 15 shows, below is a compilation of my top 5. I’ve tried my best not to spoil but only give a gist of the show. Enjoy! 1. 2gether The Series The plot starts with a college student,

Concerns arise over the organization of Fresno Chaffee Zoo’s pride event

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