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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

In a significant move towards supporting the LGBTQ+ community, the Fresno City Council allocated $80,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to seven local LGBTQ+ community-based organizations at their meeting on August 29, 2024. This funding was secured through the efforts of Council President Annalisa Perea, demonstrating a strong commitment to enhancing the resources

Fresno Chaffee Zoo’s Rainbow Family Day on June 8 showcased local LGBTQ+ organizations and activities but faced criticism for its limited representation and organizational issues. Key groups were absent, citing scheduling conflicts and lack of inclusivity. This echoed last year’s concerns, raising questions about the zoo’s commitment to supporting the LGBTQ+ community.

In the heart of California’s Central Valley, the Fresno Police Department (FPD) grapples with a complex history of community relations with the LGBTQ+ community. This history, marked by bigotry, intolerance, and chauvinism, has left scars that still resonate today. However, there is newfound hope for change as the FPD hires a dedicated LGBTQ+ liaison, signaling a fresh vision of support and acceptance.

Fresno State is hosting the 11th Annual Rainbow Graduation Celebration on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at the Satellite Student Union from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This affinity celebration recognizes LGBTQIA+ students and allies who are graduating with their Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree. Each participant who signs up for the event receives rainbow regalia

The 2nd annual Queer Housing Summit will be in August 2024 at the Tower Theater and virtual. The purpose is to center the housing experiences of people who identify as LGBTQ+ and create solutions as a community.If you’d like to help plan this year’s Summit or propose a presentation, discussion, workshop or performance, please find

At the Fresno County Board of Supervisors meeting today, four of five supervisors voted to approve the bylaws for the “Community Parent and Guardian Review Committee” and approved the application period to occur from March 19, 2024, through April 26, 2024, and directed staff to post vacancies and authorize staff to accept applications; authorize staff

Don’t miss your chance! We have over 25 organizations that are going to discuss their programs, services and pathways to get involved. We’ll start with quick introductions of the organizations that are LGBTQ+ or LGBTQ+ serving, followed by an announcement of the request for proposals for City of Fresno funding, finalized with Q&A and social