Did you know there are over 21,000 HIV positive Californians as of September 30, 2007? well it’s true, according to the current California HIV Surveillance Report.

HIV is most prevalent amongst White people (49%), Hispanics (28%) and African Americans (18%), where in that community it is currently spreading rapidly at a disproportionate rate. Of course it's not demographics that is the cause of transmission, it's a persons behaviors that ultimately put them at risk for contracting the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome).

My name is Jamie Richie. I live in the small town of Porterville, CA. Two months ago, I was just another concerned, but quiet member of the community.  Like a lot of people, I often thought of myself as an activist at heart, but I wasn’t really doing anything besides complaining.  In part because I didn’t really know what to do, and wasn’t aware of the resources available. I was looking for leadership in my area and found none.  I was sure there were more people here that had to be thinking the same thing. Then I met someone who inspired me to the point of action.

Donors and guests are cordially invited to a reception honoring the Bulldog Pride Fund scholars-- Jared Lindo, Sara Martinez and Adrian Quintero-- on Thursday, Oct. 18 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Jensen Library of the Smittcamp Alumni House at Fresno State. The reception is being held prior to the Fresno State Alumni Association's Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala held at the Save Mart Center. That evening, each BPF scholar will be presented a $1,000 scholarship. The BPF scholars represent some of the best and brightest students attending Fresno State. You'll enjoy meeting them. Free admission; donations always welcome.
DETAILS: http://www.bulldogpride.org/
RSVP: https://www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/CAF/events/CAF2098979.html 

             For the Bible tells me so is a wonderful documentary. It has won several awards, such as, the HBO Audience Award at the Provincetown Film Festival and the Audience Award for best documentary at the Seattle International Film Festival. I personally wanted to see the film because I am heavy on religion and have had some drawbacks because of my sexuality. This film gradually addressed all my concerns and none of my drawbacks plague me any longer.