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Oftentimes, I’ve found that the angriest, most depressed people compensate in the most aggressive ways. Said compensation can be both internal and external, can aim to hurt others or bruise the self. However, in the end, it always does harm. The pain continues until acceptance arrives and judgment ends. Not just externalized judgment of others, […]
Confessions of Former Truscum Read More »
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support LGBT Fresno every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price
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One of the most frightening things someone can face in life is, arguably, experiencing a major life change blindly and alone. Whether that change affects your mental or physical health, your relationships, or perhaps your status in society, dealing with such an event can put a significant strain on you. Dozens of questions may surface
The Reality of Transitioning: Where Society Struggles and the Internet Saves Read More »
Join us for a fun filled evening of food, friends and games!This is a no cost event to provide a safe and supportive place for our LGBT+ community to be together and celebrate with friends. Sunday, December 19, 2021 from 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Kodiak Club1800 Tulare StreetFresno, CA 93721Dinner and non alcoholic drink provided.Our
Chosen Family Holiday Party Read More »
LGBT Fresno is proud to announc: LGBT+ Speed Friending! November 2nd from 6pm to 7pm RSVP for your link to join This is an online event catered to anyone within the LGBT+ community or allies looking to meet new people and make friends! Use your webcam/camera on your phone/tablet/computer. We’ll go over the rules
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Republishing a piece from my past that is just as relevant today as it was back when I originally wrote it… I am 43 years old and have been “out” for about seven years. I’ve always known that I am gay. I think back to when I was nine or 10 years old and having
Not Outcast, Just Out Read More »
During their two minutes at the lectern, Rami (who identifies as non-binary and says he’s immunocompromised) forcefully delivered a message many in the room didn’t want to hear: Their protests over school mask mandates and vaccines — all based on slanted mistruths about COVID — reek of ignorance and privilege. “We sit here arguing
Non-binary student booed and jeered by parents at CUSD meeting Read More »
Sadly many historic LGBT+ clubs and bars have closed, including: The Express (formally 708) closed their doors in 2013.The North Tower Circle closed in 2014, reopening as Bam Bams/Twisters in 2015, then closing again in 2016. The Den closed in 2010 due to fire, reopening in 2011 as The Phoenix. The Phoenix closed in
Samuel M. Steward, PhD aka Phil Sparrow was a gay pioneer in the world of tattoo, sexual researcher as an associate of Dr. Alfred Kinsey, and a writer of gay erotica under the name Phil Andros. His book Bad Boys and Tough Tattoos chronicles his years as a tattooist among the derelicts and young
Phil Sparrow, Gay Pioneer in Tattooing Read More »
Please join the Male Success Initiative of Stanislaus State and Men’s Success Initiative of Fresno State as we celebrate LGBT+ History Month in the Central Valley. Dr. John Pryor, Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership of Fresno State will lead a workshop on LGBT+ History. The panelist will discuss their journeys and the importance of allyship and
LGBTQ+ Men: At the Intersection of Identities Read More »
