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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,

LGBT Community Fair @ The Living Room

April 6th marks the start of National LGBT Health AwarenessWeek. In celebration, and in an attempt to bring our community together to exchange awareness of services available to and provided by the LGBT community, The Living Room, a project of WestCare,“LGBT Community Fair” and we would like to extend an invitation to you and your

Reel Pride Hosts Reception at Ashtree Studios

Fresno Reel Pride hosted a special art and wine reception at Ashtree Studios on Saturday evening, March 22nd. Attendees enjoyed an intimate viewing of the colorful work by local artist and festival sponsor, Aileen Imperatrice, who co-owns the Tower District studio and gallery with her husband, Anthony. They donated 50 percent of the purchase price for all artwork sold that

Women In Art Festival

USU Productions presents the Second Annual “Women In Art”th, 2008 from 7PM-10PM Festival, The Creative Spirit Of The Female Mind on Tuesday, March 25 at the Satellite Student Union on the campus of Fresno State University. There will be art pieces by Fresno State students and Fresno community members. The Keynote Speaker will be novelist