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UMC Community Special Services 2008

This information has also been added to our LINKS page… UMC Community Special Services 2008 English Support Group 1st/3rd Tuesday of the Month 5:00-6:00 PM: Group for HIV/AIDS infected people interested in support and education. Location: UMC 6th Floor Education Room Spanish Support Group/Grupo de Apoyo 2nd/4th Miércoles de Cada Mes 10:00-11:00AM: Grupo de apoyo […]

Wesley Celebration To Protest Exodus Conference

On April 5th members of Wesley Celebration, a gay and lesbian Christian worship group from Wesley United Methodist Church, along with friends and supporters, will be present in opposition of the message being taught at the West Coast Regional Freedom Conference being held at The Bridge Evangelical Free Church. Their event message: “freedom from homosexuality

Oprah Interviews “Pregnant Man” This Week

Oprah will interview Thomas Beatie, the world’s first pregnant man, this Thursday, April 3rd. Beatie was born a woman and kept her reproductive system in the process of changing genders. People magazine will also be featuring an interview with Thomas Beatie in next week’s issue. Watch the teaser for Oprah’s interview with him here: Huffington

HRC Political Action Training Camps

Have you ever wanted to roll up your sleeves to help defeat some of the most vile, anti-gay bigots in the nation? Are you interested in participating in a once in a lifetime experience during the 2008 election year? There is so much at stake in 2008. Voters will choose a new president, one-third of the

Mobile Unit HIV Testing Date Change

The Fresno County Health Department Mobile Unit has changed their date for free HIV testing for April. The Mobile Unit will be at the Red Lantern Thursday, April 17 4-7PM instead of Wednesday April 16th.

Middle Sexes – Redefining He & She

Although I’m a gay man, I’ve struggled for years trying to understand the complexities involved with those who are transgender or transsexual. I fully support them, yet I’ve always felt a void in my understanding of the issues of those particular gender and sexual identities. Middle Sexes – Redefining He & She, provided clear, concise

Obama Calls Marriage Rights Not “Politically Feasible”

Speaking at an LGBT fund raiser in New York City, Barack Obama stated, according to sources, that securing marriage rights for same sex couples was not "politically feasible” at this time. Read the story here: Obama Holds LGBT Fund Raiser In NYC

Florida Ballot Measure 2008

In Florida, Eric Breidenbaugh had a devastating experience recently – having to learn of his partner’s death from the TV because he was "not an actual family member" – which epitomizes the cruelty of laws that discriminate against GLBT couples. But his story has also helped focus attention on a chilling reality: a constitutional ban

Univision Seeking GLBT Hate Crime Victim For Series

Lilliana Pastor @ Univision/Channel 21 (Spanish) is working on a special series about hate crimes. She is seeking anyone within the GLBT community who’s been the victim of a hate crime for a possible profile on a special series regarding hate crimes. As Univision is a Spanish station they prefer Spanish speakers. If you or

FCC Pride Week 2008

 Fresno City College will host Pride Week April 22-25,th culminating in their annual Pride Festival on Friday, April 25. Pride Week includes days devoted to gay & bisexual men, gay & bisexual women and the transgender community, with movies, performances and discussions. Friday’s Pride Festival incorporates all members of the community, with food, performances, booths,