Our efforts to secure a LGBTQ Liaison, $100k for the EOC LGBT Resource Center, and $100k for local LGBTQ nonprofits were heard loud and clear. After this past week’s budget negotiations, we are happy to report that this funding is secured in the budget! A huge thank you to all of the community for your […]
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They embark on a nationwide quest for love. In the new series “Swiping America,” four single individuals from New York City set out to explore the dating scenes in different parts of the country. Premiering on June 15, the show, which describes itself as a “rom doc” (romantic documentary), will be available on Max (formerly
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A union representing Starbucks stores in 21 states claimed that workers were instructed by their managers not to decorate for Pride Month, sparking controversy. Starbucks denied that this represented corporate policy and called it an outlier decision by local leaders. In neighborhoods synonymous with Pride, such as Manhattan’s Chelsea and Greenwich Village, rainbow displays were
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This year, Pride is overshadowed by a somber atmosphere. As the LGBTQ+ community commemorates Pride Month, we face a concerted and malevolent legislative assault. Since 2018, there has been a noticeable surge in anti-LGBTQ+ bills, and the trend has recently escalated, making the 2023 state legislative year the worst on record. According to the Human
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Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), GLAAD, GLSEN, Family Equality, National LGBTQ Task Force, National Center for Lesbian Rights and National Black Justice Coalition, LGBT Fresno / LGBT Community Network in partnership with more than 200 organizations, renewed their call for Target and the business community to reject and speak out against anti-LGBTQ+ extremism going
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Make the quick trek down to Porterville on June 17th from 9am-12pm for their first annual Pride Event! Information, resources, inclusivity, diversity, and most importantly Pride! Experience the strength of our diverse community as we come together in unity and celebration!
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The return of the Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade and Festival celebrates 33 years. The theme, “QU33R ALL YEAR”. The parade will be held in the heart of the Tower District. Free to attend. Begins at 10AM. This is a family friendly event, prepare to see over 90 float enteries from local businesses and organizations. The
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In recent years, I’ve enjoyed browsing through Target’s special LGBT Pride collection, finding humor in the campy and quirky items. However, this year, things took a dark turn. Influenced by a wave of anti-LGBT sentiment and book bans across the country, right-wing influencers and conservative social media erupted in outrage over Target’s Pride collection. They
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Netflix has announced the highly-anticipated sequel series, The Ultimatum: Queer Love, following the success of The Ultimatum: Marry Or Move On. The new season will feature five LGBTQ+ couples in same-sex relationships, where one partner has issued a marriage ultimatum. The show will follow a similar format to its predecessor, with couples initially splitting up
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