News – LGBTQ Fresno

Bakersfield bakery that won’t make LGBTQ wedding cake, heading back to court

In 2017, Cathy Miller, the owner of Tastries Bakery, refused to design a custom wedding cake for Eileen and Mireya Rodriguez-Del Rio, a same-sex couple planning their wedding. Miller cited her Christian beliefs, stating that her faith prohibits her from endorsing same-sex marriage. Instead, she offered to refer the couple to another bakery for their […]

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Exploring the Needs of LGBTQIA+ Older Adults: Insights from California’s Groundbreaking Survey

As California’s population ages, understanding the unique needs of its diverse communities becomes increasingly crucial. This is particularly relevant given the state’s growing diversity and its leadership in addressing social equity. In a pioneering effort, the “Survey of LGBTQIA+ Older Adults in California: From Challenges to Resilience” highlights the experiences, disparities, and resilience of over

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Why Are We So Tolerant of Church Bigotry?

In modern society, bigotry within religious institutions is often overlooked despite the push for inclusion and diversity. With 86 Anti-LGBTQ hate groups in the U.S., accountability in faith organizations is crucial. Silence perpetuates discrimination, posing a danger to social equality. Challenging harmful ideologies within faith can foster transparency and unity.

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Supporting Teens to Be Their True Selves at Odyssey Teen Camp

For countless reasons, it’s hard not to fall in love with Odyssey Teen Camp. If you enjoy nature (which I didn’t before spending time at OTC), it’s easy to relax while living on the campgrounds in Tolland, Massachusetts, surrounded by the beauty of nature. Sights like the towering trees and the clear waters of a

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Chosen Family Holiday Party

Join us for a fun filled evening of food, friends, resources and games! This is a no cost annual event to provide a safe and supportive place for our LGBTQ+ community to be together and celebrate with friends. Saturday, December 21, 2024 from 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Kodiak Club @ Chukchansi Park1800 Tulare StreetFresno, CA

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Finding Strength and Solidarity in a Dark Time

I haven’t taken the time to say much about the election this week, because as I have searched for the words everything I could think to say just seemed so obvious. Which is exactly what makes it so infuriating. We as a nation elected a vile racist, a career conman, an adjudicated rapist, a fascist

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Allison Murphy & Chloe Anne Lacey Scholarship Fund

“My name is Ali, but I am also an ally” – Allison Murphy. On behalf of the students, faculty, staff, and alumnx of the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies LGBTQ2+ Studies minor, we honor Allison Murphy and Chloe Anne Lacey’s enduring legacy. Our LGBTQIA2S+ and allied communities deeply cherished Allison. She was known for her

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What a second Trump presidency means for our community

As the mail-in ballots come in and disturb our sense of peace regarding this presidential race and all it entails, what does it mean for our community if there is a second Trump presidency? How might our lives change, and what could our communities look like, if, after we close our eyes while votes are

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Community Forms ‘Wall of Love’ to Shield Students from Anti-LGBTQ+ Protesters

On October 28th, the Westboro Baptist Church protested outside Roosevelt High School, prompting over 300 supporters from Fresno’s LGBTQ+ community to form a “Wall of Love” with rainbow umbrellas, shielding students from hate. Roosevelt’s inclusive environment was affirmed by Trustee Elizabeth Jonasson Rosas, emphasizing community acceptance and equality. A fundraiser exceeded its goal, raising funds for LGBTQ+ support.

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Westboro Baptist Church to visit Fresno & Reedley

The Westboro Baptist Church, known for its extreme and inflammatory hate speech, is bringing its divisive message to Fresno and Reedley. The WBC has gained notoriety for targeting LGBTQ+ individuals, military personnel, and other marginalized groups with protests filled with offensive and hurtful rhetoric. Their actions have been widely condemned as hateful, and they have

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