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 […]
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Through a public records request, LGBTQ Fresno learned what sparked the local book banning fire… In June of 2023, a month often full of color and joy, was quickly painted gray when a local college president set out to put a stop to inclusive books in public libraries. The President/CEO of Select Education Group (owners
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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
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If you or someone you love is having a mental health emergency, please call or text the National Suicide Hotline at 988. A new resource is available for gender-minority Californians looking for affirming mental health services. The TransPower Project (TTPP, formerly Queer Works) is an online therapy platform for transgender, intersex, and gender non-conforming individuals
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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
Oh no you didn’t! Or rather, yes my kid did! There are many things I am ready for in this world. With the joys of how fast the world is moving, I have even had to prepare myself for things I thought I did not have to think about for quite some time. For those
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February 26, 2024 Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, Charles McCall, President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma Senate, Greg Treat, Senate Minority Leader, Kay Floyd, House Minority Leader, Cyndi Munson, Senate Education Committee Chair, Adam Pugh, House Education Committee Chair, Rhonda Baker Oklahoma State Legislature2300 N Lincoln Blvd,Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Subject: Request to
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The latest comedy special from Dave Chapelle, The Dreamer, has only brought more of what is already known about himself to the limelight. Concerning his jabs against the transgender community, he stated, “It wasn’t worth the trouble. I ain’t saying shit about them. Maybe three or four times tonight, but that’s it. I’m tired of
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Last Thursday evening, February 8th, Fresno’s Tower District Splash Bar was the place to be for the very first Queer Choice event! Queer Choice was created with the idea of a non partisan way to motivate and “get out the vote” geared and crafted towards the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. At the event, participants
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The James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards recognize leaders whose innovative solutions to critical state challenges improve people’s lives, create opportunity, and contribute to a better California.The Foundation spotlights these leaders, helps share their approaches with policymakers and peers, and provides each of their organizations with a grant of $350,000 and additional resources. Brian Poth and
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