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Fresno’s Camp Courage: Will you come?

What will it take to repeal Prop 8? A grassroots army of activists empowered with the tools and skills necessary to effectively organize their own communities — especially in communities like Fresno.  That’s what propelled Barack Obama into the White House and that’s what it will take to restore marriage equality to California. That’s why we are bringing our "Camp […]

Interview With Andrew Christian

I spoke today with world renown fashion designer, Andrew Christian about his clothing line and how he started his business after growing up in Fresno… Andrew Christian is a former Fresno native who decided to do whatever was necessary to live his dream of being a fashion designer. At the tender age of 19, just

8th Annual Wine and Chocolate Lovers Weekend – BPF Benefit

8th Annual Wine and Chocolate Lovers Weekend Saturday and Sunday February 14 – 15, 2009    12 – 6 PM Free Event no tickets/reservations/or passports needed Pinot is for Lovers! Once again our ultra exclusive 2000 Limited Edition Pinot Noir will be available for purchase this weekend only. We will open one bottle each day for tasting

Freedom To Marry Week

Ah, love, sweet love.  And look!  It’s Valentine’s Week!  That week of hearts, roses and cheesy Valentines.   This is the week to sneak that little candy heart to that special person that says "Will U B Mine?" This is also the week to get married.  How romantic would that be!  The Fresno Mayor has just declared

Local Media Coverage of County Clerk Action

Fresno Bee Raw Video From Event VIDEO LINK – KSEE Local 24 "Fresno Gay & Lesbian Community Take Stand" Local CBS News 47 Video (below) of local Freedom To Marry Action at the County Clerk’s Office on Thursday, February 12th, 2009, courtesy of  DayPortPlayer.newPlayer({articleID:”94838″,bannerAdConDefID:”8″,videoAdObjectID:”7″,videoAdConDefID:”3″,playVideoAds:”true”,autoPlay:”false”,accPos:”CCTVI.VIDEO.LOCAL”,accSite:”KGPE”,rootCategory:”0″,playerInstanceID:”27574A89-06D1-CD92-4444-22719C5099EC”,domain:”video.cbs47.tv”});

Q & A with No on 8 Executive Committee

After the painful loss on November 4th, many members of the LGBT+ community were calling for answers (among other things) from the individuals and organizations who ran the No on 8 campaign.  Including the lack of support for the central valley, etc. etc.  Cathy Brooks asked questions posed by the community with the intent of