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Board of Supervisors proceed with book ban process

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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LGBTQ+ Town Hall

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

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California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus visits Fresno

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 not guaranteed in rural areas. In a significant move to address the lack of resources for LGBTQ individuals in underserved rural areas, the California Legislative LGBTQ

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Robin McGehee: The Journey to Becoming Fresno’s LGBTQ+ Liaison

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, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ+) community, for this landmark position. McGehee has years of experience speaking out against discriminatory laws and policies and has found herself in

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REPORT: A Holistic Understanding of Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination in Fresno/The Central Valley Region

The LGBTQ Community Network recently conducted a survey to better understand the struggles of the LGBTQ community in the Fresno area. While significant research has been done in the fields of healthcare and homelessness, there still remain several unanswered questions in areas such as criminal justice, education, employment, and more. This study hopes to provide

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Coming Soon: Inclusive Sticker for LGBTQ+ Welcoming Places

It’s crucial that we celebrate and support initiatives that promote equality and acceptance. LGBT Community Network is leading the charge in the Central Valley, and we need your help! We’re launching a new initiative to foster inclusivity and celebration of LGBTQ+ individuals within businesses and organizations, and we want you to be a part of

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Clovis Unified cancels facility use by outside groups

Read more at: https://www.fresnobee.com/news/article279608869.html#storylink=cpy Original story by The Fresno Bee’s Laura Diaz. The following is a summary: The Clovis Unified school board has made a decision to cancel all existing reservations made by external groups to utilize school facilities. They made this announcement during a heavily attended Wednesday evening meeting, citing concerns that too many

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Clovis Unified blocking LGBTQ group from rental access

Original story by The Fresno Bee’s Laura Diaz. The following is a summary: The Clovis school board is gearing up for a vote this evening, one that could revoke previous permissions granted to external organizations to utilize school facilities for meetings and events. In prior meetings, the board had given the green light for various

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Clovis Unified, using forced outing procedure since March

Consider choosing “edit” and write your story. Starting in March of 2023, the Clovis Unified School District, with no public discussion or vote, began to enforce a Student Site Plan for transgender and gender-nonconforming students. The Student Site Plan, which the students must renew annually, forcibly outs them by requiring the presence or consent of

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