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Defend Modesto?

Content Warning: Talking About the Inherent Violence of White Supremacy and supporting them through the politics of politeness. A good friend of mine posted the image below. It is a flyer for the counter protest of the White Supremacist- er, I mean “Straight Pride” event that occured this last Saturday in Modesto. Featured on it […]

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‘Straight Pride’ rally draws less than 20

Saturday’s rally in Modesto, attracted ten times as many counter-demonstrators as attendees. Don Grundmann, director of the National Straight Pride Coalition, had originally asked to hold the event in the Mancini Bowl in Graceada Park. On its website, the coalition states that its mission is to prevent civilization “from being destroyed by the inherent malevolence

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Fresno Spectrum Center Opens

The LGBT Resource and Community Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, August 3, 2019. The Fresno Spectrum Center is currently open Tuesdays through Fridays 1pm-6pm, with the hope of expanding the days/hours. Seeking volunteers for office help. “We’re going to be doing some partnering organizations to other community organizations that are non-profit that provides

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August event highlights

CARNIVAL August 10th ALL ages and gender identities are welcome to attend this public event brought to you an benefiting Trans- E- Motion, a non profit organization. Pride season is here all summer long! Get one last Family Style Summer In! Get your picture taken with Fresno State Mascot, Victor E. Bulldog! An evening full of

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Diego’s Secret is an Award-Winning Finalist

I received some exciting news last month which I want to share with all of you! The International Book Awards announced the winners and the finalists of the 2019 INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS (IBA) on May 11, 2019. My novel, Diego’s Secret, is an Award-Winning Finalist in the LGTBQ Fiction category! This news was especially gratifying

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Fresno Spectrum Center opens August 3rd

LGBT Resource and Community Center2817 N. Blackstone Ave. Fresno, CA 93703559-201-0859 Join us on August 3rd, 2019 for the ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:00 AM Social ActivitiesSupport GroupsInformational WorkshopsYour Connection to Local ResourcesSpace available for Group Meetings

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Pride Panthers Coalition receives non profit status

From Leon Velasco-Stoll: “Pride Panthers Coalition Inc is officially a 501(c)3! Just got the IRS certificate today! I know mom is just gleaming with joy down to me from heaven, what we worked so hard together toward is now complete.” The PRIDE Panthers Coalition is formed as a community benefit organization in order to advocate

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City of Modesto approves “Straight Pride Parade”

Modesto approved a public event application and parade route for a Straight Pride Parade, whose organizers plan to protest what they view as “(Americans being) destroyed by the inherent malevolency/evil of the Homosexual/Sodomy Movement”. It is scheduled for Aug. 24th from 12pm to 4pm, ending at Graceada Park. The flyer with a pink border states, “Join

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Kampout Is Coming

After an impressive winter, it has finally warmed up.  Summer is here, and we all know what that means…YES… Kampout is coming!  It’s just a month away, and if you are like me, you can’t wait to get up the hill, sit by the creek and enjoy the beautiful weather. The Kampout Committee has been

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Going “Over the Edge” for the Source on November 9

Jumping off a 9-story building in a single bound???  Well, not exactly . . .  but something like that!  For the second year in a row now, the Source LGBTQ+ Center in Visalia is hosting “Over the Edge,” a volunteer-focused fundraiser for the support of LGBT programs and resources in Tulare/Kings Counties.  Volunteers raise funds