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.

    Jason & DeMarco, The Fresno Gay Men's Chorus, and guest speakers ranging from city council members to local political organizers from the gay community joined an audience of roughly 200 people to commemorate National Coming Out Day at the Tower Theatre last Thursday evening. The musical portion of the program opened with the chorus, followed by Chrisitian singer-songwriting duo Jason & deMarco. The program ended with a finale number featuring Jason & deMarco, with the chorus providing backing vocals. The end of the event was greeted with an enthusiastic, standing ovation from the audience.

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.