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These are more than just names

  Keyshia Blige, 33Tamara Dominguez, 36Kandis Capri, 35Amber Monroe 20Ashton O’Hara, 25Shade Schuler, 22K.C. Haggard, 66India Clarke, 22Mercedes Williamson, 17Penny Proud, 21Taja Gabrielle Dejesus, 36Bri Golec, 22Lamia Beard, 30Papi Edwards, 20Elisha Walker, 20Jasmine Collins, 32London Chanel, 21Ty Underwood, 24Yazmin Vash Payne, 33Kristina Gomez Reinwald, 46Zella Ziona, 21Maya Hall, 27Kiesha Jenkins, 22 Read those names. Read […]

Our kids need us to be strong for them

I don’t have to tell you the days immediately following the election were very difficult for LGBT people and their families and friends. Out of far-right field came the unlikely, unconventional and certainly un-presidential upset candidate. His rhetoric, name-calling, bluster and blather were disconcerting enough, but it was his bragging about sexual assault, promises to

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When We Rise

There was a time when homosexuality wasn’t as well accepted as it is today. During the Stonewall Riots of 1969, and the turbulent civil rights movement in the 1970s, families of the LGBT community had to come together, and accept themselves, in order to fight for what was right. “When We Rise” is an eight

That troublesome Electoral College

Every four years we watch the Electoral College do its thing. Every four years we whine about its effectiveness. Every four years we stop whining about a month after the College meets in December to formalize the November popular vote.Our Founders’ wisdom never ceases to amaze. It’s fun to bash the College. They have no

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Review: Ballet Boyz Life 2017

Earlier today I watched a facebook video of the London based company warming up slowly doing  modern dance technique bartnieff fundamentals.   I found that interesting because I expected them to be diligently perfecting their turn out at the barre like many other ballet companies. This is not your ordinary dance company.   They have dancers who

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It’s not too late! Enter to Win

There’s still time left! Our FREE drawing is held 7-10 days prior to each event. Still available to win are tickets to Circus 1903, Dirty Dancing and Alton Brown Live: Eat your Science. Enter to Win at: http://www.LGBTFresno.com/win

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Trump continues Obama order protecting LGBTQ federal workers

An executive order protecting federal employees from anti-LGBTQ discrimination that was first signed in 2014 by President Barack Obama will continue under President Donald Trump, the White House said Tuesday. “President Donald J. Trump is determined to protect the rights of all Americans, including the LGBTQ community,” the White House said in a statement. “The

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Dirty Dancing – Feb 21 – 22

Tickets start at only $38 DIRTY DANCING comes to the Saroyan Theatre February 21 – 22, 2017. Ticketmaster is the official ticketing source for Broadway In Fresno and the Saroyan Theatre. DIRTY DANCING – THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing. February 21

Trump presidency’s effect on LGBT community

The Human Rights Campaign has fielded multiple questions from its constituency regarding potential Trump presidency actions which will affect the LGBT community. National Legal Affairs Director Sarah Warbelow and other HRC staff members compiled this Q/A list based on the questions directed to HRC:Will marriage equality be overturned?It’s not impossible, but it’s not likely. It’s

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Clovis Unified cancels play because of gay main character

Thousands have signed a petition demanding that Clovis Unified School District reinstate the production of a play at Buchanan High that students say was abruptly canceled because a main character is gay. The petition on change.org says, “The reason we were given for the cancellation was something along the lines of there’s a lesbian character and some parents may have to