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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...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/breaking-the-silence-fresno-law-enforcements-journey-with-the-lgbtq-community/

Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade and Festival is back and ready to kick off Pride Month. Celebrating 34 years with this year theme, Rainbow Wave – Navigating Through The Current. Saturday June 1, 20...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/34th-annual-fresno-rainbow-pride-parade-and-festival/

Fresno Rainbow Pride and Community Link is bringing Sandra Bernhard to the Tower Theater on May 11th for an amazing night of comedy, music, and all around fun! Limited seating still available! Pu...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/sandra-bernhard-in-fresno-last-chance/

After extensive negotiations, the Clovis Educators Association and district revised policies on student site plans and personal items, allowing inclusive access to gender-affirming facilities wit...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/clovis-unified-repeals-policies-negatively-affecting-teachers-and-students/

The Department of Justice has recently made policy changes that better support military members who are also HIV positive, prompted by a handful of lawsuits. A few pieces on the topic come from A...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/dod-changes-rule-regarding-hiv-positive-military-personnel/

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 L...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/rainbow-graduation-celebration-and-crowdfunding/

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...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/proposals-being-accepted-for-queer-housing-summit/

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 coll...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/college-president-pushes-for-book-ban/

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 applica...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/board-of-supervisors-proceed-with-book-ban-process/

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 a...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/free-mental-health-service-for-tgi-individuals/

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 organization...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/lgbtq-town-hall/

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 th...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/what-did-you-just-say/

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 Lea...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/justice-for-nex-benedict/

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...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/dave-chapelles-the-dreamer-hatred-without-significance/

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 t...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/notes-from-queer-choice/

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 Ca...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/local-lgbtq-non-profit-receives-james-irvine-foundation-leadership-award/

Kevin Thomas Caldwell, a former long time board member of Community Link, unexpectedly passed away on February 2nd, 2024 at age 62. He left behind his partner of nearly 24 years, Kirk, and is sur...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/kevin-caldwell-may-27th-1961-february-2nd-2024/

California has implemented a groundbreaking law requiring major retailers with at least 500 employees to feature gender-neutral toy sections in their stores. The legislation, which took effect on...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/gender-neutral-toy-sections-now-in-major-retailers/

California has a rich history of advocating for the LGBTQ community, championing safe spaces. While this protection has extended to various parts of the state, its consistent implementation was n...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/california-legislative-lgbtq-caucus-visits-fresno/

The LGBT Community Network has recently had the chance to interview Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig. In the interview, we asked Magsig, who is running for reelection for Fresno County Dist...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/nathan-magsig-fresno-supervisor/

Fresno, California appointed its first LGBTQ+ Liaison at the end of September 2023. Mayor Jerry Dyer selected Robin McGehee, an influential local advocate for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgen...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/robin-mcgehee-the-journey/

LGBT Community Network is thrilled to stand alongside the statewide coalition in studying the aging experiences of LGBTQ Californians. Their voices deserve to be heard, and together we’ll advoc...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/survey-lgbtqia-older-adults-in-california/

APPLY FOR 1 OF 10 SCHOLARSHIPS OF $3,000 EACH.Applications are being accepted for 10 Bulldog Pride Fund scholarships of $3,000 each ($30,000 total available). The deadline to apply for the 2024-2...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/30000-in-bulldog-pride-fund-scholarships-available/

For too long, Fresno County has had too many problems go unsolved. Up against the current county supervisor, Nathan Magsig, is candidate Jennifer Cruz, who currently works as the manager of the F...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/jennifer-cruz-take-a-chance-on-change/

For years, LGBT Fresno has been a beacon of support and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community in our city. We’ve marched for equality, offered safe and inclusive events, and empowered countless ind...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/lgbt-fresno-becomes-lgbtq-fresno/

Amidst the twinkling lights and holiday cheer, there’s often a hidden truth for many in the LGBTQ+ community: the holidays can be bittersweet. Family dynamics, societal pressures, and isolation...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/togetherness-the-chosen-family-holiday-party/

FAB nightclub located at the Tower District in Fresno is closing, they announced via social media on Monday. The nightclub posted this announcement on Instagram, with the caption saying: “It i...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/fab-to-close-after-8-years/

America has had a tragic history of discrimination. Businesses have displayed infamous signs banning people due to sexuality, race, religion, and more. With many lives lost and tears shed, this d...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/all-are-welcome-inclusion-campaign-launches/

Hello everyone I am back. Today I will be reviewing the movie Mavka: The Forest Song. This movie is from the Ukraine, but it is in English. I became curious about the movie because I heard a song...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/movie-review-mavka-the-forest-song/