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Looking Back at My Own ‘Ray of Light’

Twenty years ago today, Madonna’s seventh studio album, Ray of Light, debuted and was instantly praised as her best work to date. Spiritual, reflective, and nurturing, three words the world had never really associated with the Queen of Pop prior to the album, were the most common points made by media critics and fans alike. It […]

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Fresno police seeking help locating suspect

Fresno police Chief Jerry Dyer on Friday named Derrick Garcia, 25, as the suspect sought in the high-profile slaying of Imer Alvarado, 34, who was gunned down while dressed as a woman on Belmont Avenue in May of 2017. The case sparked outrage in the transgender community, many of whom felt the slaying may have

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4M Leather & Lace: The Black & White Ball

Imperial Dove Court de Fresno Presents:4M Leather & Lace: The Black and White BallSponsored by: Pulido Law Group Saturday March 10, 2018Las Palmas-Ponderosa Lodge No.3662992 E Clinton Ave, FresnoDoors open at 5:00 PM | Dinner at 6:00 PM | Show at 7:00 PM$20 Pre-sale Tickets | $25 Tickets at the door| $10 Junior Tickets VIP Tables $225

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Queer Pop Up Shop

Join us for a one day genderless pop up shop in Downtown Fresno! Browse through items on display, try clothes on and go home with things that represent you. It’s a brown bag sale! All the clothes, shoes and accessories you can fit in a bag are yours for $5. Proceeds will benefit MY LGBT

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GSA network is hiring in Fresno

The Central Valley Office is opening a temporary staff position for spring 2018! This organizing position will help support the programmatic work of our Fresno office, including but not limited to working with LGBTQ+ youth, supporting GSA clubs throughout the central valley, and coordinating events hosted by GSA Network. If you know anyone that would

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The Q Clothing Closet

LGBTQ+ Programs and Services of the Cross Cultural and Gender Center, Fresno State is currently in the works of creating a clothing closet targeted towards trans and gender non-conforming people! It is called the Q Clothing Closet and it will be available to folks via pop-up shops in our center once a month. For now

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Community Letter about Responses to Casey Haggard

To Our Beloved Community: For those who have yet to hear the news: on February 5th, the Fresno Police Department announced that they had a suspect in custody for the murder of Casey Haggard. She was a newly out and becoming a part of the community,slowly beginning to open up. She had waited all her life

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Police arrest suspect in brutal 2015 slaying of Casey Haggard

Fresno police have arrested a man they believe to be responsible for the brutal killing of Casey Haggard, a transgender woman more than two years ago. Richard Joseph Lopez, 37, was charged with the July 2015 murder of 66-year-old Kenton Craig Haggard, who friends say went by “Casey” or “KC.” Police Chief Jerry Dyer said

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Gay Central Valley “Final Act”

Thank you to Gay Central Valley in their “Final Act” they’ve chosen our non profit, LGBT Community Network, to receive $1,000 towards our efforts to inform, educate and advocate on behalf of the LGBT Community. We greatly appreciate their generosity and the work they’ve accomplished over the years.     To the Fresno / Central

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The People’s Victory: Free for a limited time

Limited time offer to receive free and discount copies of Marriage Equality USA’s book, “The People’s Victory,” for you, your family, your friends, your local libraries and schools, your local PFLAG / GSA / etc. or anyone you like!  Order discount paperback and hardcover copies. You may also download the free digital version for Kindle,