By Jonathan Luevanos On May 5, I-MERIT (International–Multicultural, Education, Research, Intervention and Training) hosted a community event at Fresno’s Alliant International University titled [...] Continue Reading
Lawsuit against the City of Fresno and the Fresno Police Department
By Ernesto Saavedra (Author’s note: The author reached out to a representative of the Fresno Police Department and the Law Office of James P. Segall-Gutierrez with little to no response due to a [...] Continue Reading
Thank You for the Free Newspaper
Each month, the Community Alliance distributes about 10,000 free newspapers to libraries, newsstands, offices, churches and businesses. As a monthly newspaper focusing on local news, events and views, [...] Continue Reading
HOPE ENDURES: The Complexities of the Israel and Palestine Conflict
By Teresa Castillo CSU Fresno’s Middle East Studies Program and the Palestine Freedom Project sponsored a special discussion with Dr. Richard Falk on April 24. Falk, the UN special rapporteur on [...] Continue Reading
Juneteenth 2015: Breaking the Chains to Freedom
By Rev. Dr. Floyd D. Harris (Editor’s note: There will be various Juneteenth events happening in Fresno beginning June 19. For more information, see our Peace and Social Justice Calendar on page [...] Continue Reading
Samuel Molina with Mi Familia Vota on the Importance of Voting
Interview by the Community Alliance In April, the Community Alliance interviewed Samuel Molina, the California deputy director with Mi Familia Vota, a “national non-profit organization working to [...] Continue Reading
2014 FRESNO HUNGER REPORT: 26 Million Pounds of Food Needed
By Phil Erro For many years, the need for food among Fresno’s hungry residents has far exceeded supply, but it was not known how much food was actually needed. That has changed. Thanks to the 2014 [...] Continue Reading
Tiffany’s Take: Let Me Use It
By Tiffany A. Potter One of the most precious things I have in my home, my sanctuary from the world, is a simple plaque that hangs on the wall. On it I have painted {RUNNING} and below it holds on [...] Continue Reading
Free Mumia Abu-Jamal
By Leni Reeves Mumia Abu-Jamal was convicted in 1982 of murdering a Philadelphia police officer. The prosecution was set in motion by a politically motivated desire to silence this fearless [...] Continue Reading
Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade and Festival 2015
By Community Link Fresno Rainbow Pride Committee Join your community members as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of Fresno’s Pride Parade and Festival! Take part in an event that happens only once [...] Continue Reading