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For roughly a decade, I have been socially transitioning.While I don’t consider myself an expert, I would like to assume I have enough knowledge to spread information tothose who are currently struggling with their hair and their clothes, the stereotypical things that may be getting them“clocked” in public.Without further ado, here are just a few […]
A Guide to Transmasculine Fashion: Tips on Hair and Clothes Read More »
When a man murders someone, is he still a man?He becomes a beast through word of mouth, becomes a monster and something evil by his victims’ families. But he is still a man, yes? He is still referred to as “he” and “him”, is still entered into a statistic about “white men between the age
A Sign of Internalized Transphobia Read More »
In late June of 2012, at the age of 57, my partner Robert, our yorkie terrier Max and myself undertook a major life change by moving from our native New England states to Fresno, CA. This was not an impulsive move but was the culmination of several years of taking vacations in Fresno to visit
DeJa Skye has a prediction for fans of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” “We are going to dominate this season,” says Skye, one of 14 queens competing on the 14th season of the Emmy Award-winning competition show, which airs on Fridays at 8 p.m. on VH1. She’s speaking in the royal “we” in this case, to include
Fresno’s connection to RuPaul’s Drag Race Read More »
In a facebook posting, Jeff Ho, owner of Alibi posted the news of the closure: On behalf of Ray & I, I want to thank Thomas FitzGerald, our Bartender at Alibi, for his years of service with us. Not only at Alibi, but at Legends. We Also want to Thank Ray Quenga for bringing
Alibi to close on January 30th 2022 Read More »
As we look back on 2021 with all of its pandemic-related challenges, from mental health to finances, we can be nothing but enormously proud and grateful to our all volunteer staff: This year we’ve begun a new virtual speed friending program to help combat loneliness and isolation. We adopted families for the holidays, providing food
LGBT Fresno is proud to announce: LGBT+ Speed Friending! January 6th from 6pm to 7pm RSVP for your link to join This is an online event catered to anyone within the LGBT+ community or allies looking to meet new people and make friends! Use your webcam/camera on your phone/tablet/computer. We’ll go over the rules and
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Oftentimes, I’ve found that the angriest, most depressed people compensate in the most aggressive ways. Said compensation can be both internal and external, can aim to hurt others or bruise the self. However, in the end, it always does harm. The pain continues until acceptance arrives and judgment ends. Not just externalized judgment of others,
Confessions of Former Truscum Read More »
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support LGBT Fresno every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price
Shop and Amazon will donate to LGBT Fresno! Read More »
One of the most frightening things someone can face in life is, arguably, experiencing a major life change blindly and alone. Whether that change affects your mental or physical health, your relationships, or perhaps your status in society, dealing with such an event can put a significant strain on you. Dozens of questions may surface
The Reality of Transitioning: Where Society Struggles and the Internet Saves Read More »
