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Dick Leitsch, a titan of the early gay rights movement who led “sip-in” protests in the 1960s, died in New York City on Friday, Ken Lustbader, the co-director of NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project confirmed to NBC News. He was 83. Leitsch became an icon of the LGBTQ movement after leading protests that pre-dated the […]
HIV infections among teenagers and young adults in Fresno County are at their highest levels in years and there’s concern of an outbreak or epidemic if the trend continues. In 2017, Fresno County reported 15 preliminary HIV infections in youths between ages 15 and 19. And there were 31 preliminary infections among young adults between
This month I waited until after my attendance at the 30th LAMBDA Literary Awards on June 4th, to write my blog. I wasn’t sure if I would write a congratulatory blog about winning ‘Best Gay Romance’ for my book Come to the Oaks; or writing about how just being a Lammy finalist was all that
Fresno Unified School District (FUSD) hosted the annual summit for LGBTQ students and their supporters in the beautiful neighborhood named after the oldest high school in greater Fresno. It marked the first official collaboration between the 5th largest school district in California and the statewide advocacy organization dedicated to parity in the LGBTQ student experience–GSA
(enlarge) The Parade starts at 10am on the corner of Palm & Olive. The “Grandstand” is at Irene’s Cafe. The Parade ends at Olive & Maroa. Olive Ave will be closed to traffic between 9am and 11am. THE PARADE IS, OF COURSE, FREE TO WATCH. The Festival begins at 11am and ends at 3pm, along the
An 8th grade student at Clark Intermediate School in Clovis says she was told to cover up a shirt that featured the words, “Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning.” Andria Zavala got the pride shirt from her mom as an Easter present. But when she wore it to school last week, Andria said a counselor told
Tacos! Now that we have your attention, prepare yourself for amazing food and great entertainment. Our annual Cinco De Mayo show is right around the corner. Hosted by the talented Patricia de Leon – featuring your favorite local talent. All proceeds benefit the 2018 Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade and Festival (food provided by Tacos Marquitos!)
A prominent Tower District real estate agent is facing a misdemeanor sexual battery charge from an incident at a gay nightclub in early February. Fresno County District Attorney’s Office filed charges against Tom DeBey, 49, earlier this month after a Fresno Police Department investigation. DeBey has not entered a plea and is scheduled to be
