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The largest gay event in the Central Valley shares the story of their arduous journey to maintain LGBTQ visibility within the city of Fresno A single spark is enough to set the world afire. The same is said for the movements that change the course of history. It starts with an idea, a single word, […]
Periodically, I use my blog to indulge a rant about Americans’ lack of civic literacy. (Regular readers are probably getting tired of my preoccupation with civic education-or more accurately, the lack thereof.) Be warned- I’m going to beat that dead horse again today.A column written by Colbert King from the Washington Post has highlighted still
To honor of Gilbert Baker, the creator of the original rainbow pride flag who passed away last month, an arts and media organization teamed up with New York Pride organizers to create a specially designed rainbow font (typeface).NewFest and NYC Pride worked with artists at Fontself, naming the font “Gilbert.” Baker was an artist and
Attention Fresno Readers: take part in one of the largest community events of 2017! Join us for the annual Fresno Rainbow Pride event, scheduled for Saturday, June 3rd from 10AM to 3PM in Fresno’s historic Tower District. We encourage everyone to attend! Join community members from all over California’s Central Valley as they take part
Local politicians, local activists and a hotel and condominium developer have allied to announce the designation of the first transgender historic district in the United States.“I’m excited that for the first time ever, and as far as I know in the world, that we are commemorating a social cultural district for Transgender and non-gender conforming
Many in our community are concerned about the future of same-sex marriage and our civil rights.If this is you, let’s do something about it. Take the following steps to legally and financially protect your relationship as much as possible.Joint Tenants with Rights of SurvivorshipPut your assets in a Joint Tenancy with Rights of Survivorship. Joint
Fake news. “Alternative” facts. Welcome to the age of Trump. There is no generally accepted definition of “fake news,” and no bright line separating it from the increasing proliferation of propaganda, but the essential characteristic is that it is not factual. (Fake news is not, as Trump asserts, any news that disparages him.) Concern about
Tickets start at only $33 Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA comes to the Saroyan Theatre May 16 – 17, 2017Ticketmaster is the official ticketing source for Broadway In Fresno and the Saroyan Theatre. Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA is the Tony Award®- winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that’s
If you’re queer, there’s a good chance you’re a spender. Per Prudential’s 2016-2017 LGBT Financial Experience research report, more than 48 percent of the LGBTQ community identify as “spenders,” compared to 32 percent of the general population. Consider these the following: • The purchasing power of the queer community is close to $1 trillion •
Since same-sex marriage was legalized, the number of same-sex couples who play Tax Loophole Twister, like our straight peers, has increased.Were heading into tax season and getting a hold of your accountant may be harder than the 2016 election. Here’s the most important question same-sex spouses should ask before filing taxes: Should we file “married
