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Ashjian praising support from anti-LGBT groups, conversion therapist

Fresno Unified trustees will discuss the censure or removal of Brooke Ashjian as board president on Wednesday, October 11th. The meeting comes just after the district released emails that show the embattled official praising anti-LGBT advocates who support him and saying that Christians are under attack and “must unite.” The emails, made from Ashjian’s Fresno Unified account, […]

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Fresno LGBT community mourns Lee Morris

Lee Morris, whose club 708 / Deja Vu / The Express gave many in our community a place to call home, passed away October 4th. He was a long time member and supporter of the LGBT community and its organizations. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 14th at 10:00 a.m. At First Congregational Church

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Words Matter

As a child, I was often teased for my blond hair and light skin.  Yes, I really did have blond hair. Other kids called me High-Yellow, Half-breed, and Cornbread.  They called me Cornbread because they said my skin tone matched the color of Cornbread.  If they were really mean, they called me an Albino.  This

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The Word by Sheila

Well, I see where Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law is hosting a “news” show on Facebook, to give supporters the “real” scoop on the administration’s greatness… Since Trump’s vast accomplishments appear to have escaped the notice of credible journalism outlets, the family evidently felt the need to give the base a more flattering version of events in

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Ashjian: Doing More Than Establishing Policies and Procedures

     Fresno Unified School District board of education president, Brooke Ashjian,       Ashjian has caused a great amount of controversy not only within the LGBT community in Fresno, but also nationally with the Human Rights Campaign, who demanded that Ashjian be removed from his current position. What is the crossing line for someone in a

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WIN: Beautiful – The Carole King Musical tickets – Oct 24 – 29

Tickets start at only $29 Beautiful – The Carole King Musical comes to the Saroyan Theatre October 24 – 29, 2017Ticketmaster is the official ticketing source for Broadway In Fresno and the Saroyan Theatre. Long before she was Carole King, chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, Brooklyn girl with passion and chutzpah. She fought her

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Fresno AIDS Walk & 5K Run – October 21st

On October 21, 2017, WestCare California will be presenting the 6th Annual Fresno AIDS Walk & 5k run in support of the Living Room, a project of WestCare California. Thanks to the efforts and generosity of our supporters and donors, previous year’s events were a tremendous success and a wonderful tribute to those that we have

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The Word by Sheila

New York Times columnist David Brooks is given to periodic meditations triggered by the political environment: recently, he mused at some length over “what moderates believe.”New York Times columnist David Brooks is given to periodic meditations triggered by the political environment: recently, he mused at some length over “what moderates believe.”I’m not ready to endorse

Join Us Tonight at Fresno Reel Pride

FRESNO REEL PRIDE CELEBRATES 28 YEARS BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH IN THE TOWER DISTRICT With more than 50 films from around the world, Fresno Reel Pride will kick-off its 28th Annual LGBTQ+ Film Festival on Wednesday, September 20th at the Tower Theatre with our opening night feature film “Hello Again” starring Fresno favorite Audra McDonald. The film will begin