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Justin Kamimoto

Pushing Toward 2012

IN THE February 4 ISSUE

FROM THE 2012 Articles,
andJustin Kamimoto,
andTeen Talk SECTIONS

by Justin Kamimoto



In 2011, strives have been made in the LGBT+ community to continually push for improvements – improvements in organizations providing resources, improvements to equal rights, improvements in creating safe and supportive environment for our youth.

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The Trevor Project

IN THE June 25 ISSUE

FROM THE Helping Hands,
andJustin Kamimoto,
andMental Health,
andTeen Talk SECTIONS

by Justin Kamimoto



There is a one of a kind national organization that combines many volunteers and endless hours of training to provide youth with resources of ending suicide of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and question (LGBTQ) youth community. This great organization, The Trevor Project, was founded by three individuals 13 years ago who did not intentionally set out to become the first and only nationwide, 24/7 crisis and suicide prevention lifeline for LGBTQ youth.

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Downtown Community Arts Collective

IN THE May 21 ISSUE

FROM THE Area Arts & Entertainment,
andHelping Hands,
andJustin Kamimoto,
andTeen Talk SECTIONS

by Justin Kamimoto



If you have ever been to Downtown Fresno, and explored the outskirts near the new federal courthouse, you are bound to have seen the buzz about the Downtown Community Arts Collective (DCAC).

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Bullying: Time To Take A Stand!

IN THE March 19 ISSUE

FROM THE :Contributors,
andHelping Hands,
andJustin Kamimoto,
andMental Health,
andTeen Talk SECTIONS

by Justin Kamimoto



Today, yesterday and the days before yesterday all had a consistent epidemic at hand: bullying is happening and leading to destructive consequences. Bullying is the leading crisis in schools and communities across the nation where children of various ages are the main victims.

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Rogue Reviews

IN THE March 7 ISSUE

FROM THE 2011 Articles,
and:Contributors,
andArea Arts & Entertainment,
andChristine Autrand Mitchell,
andHeather Parish,
andJustin Kamimoto,
andKRL Reviewers & Tales,
andLocal Live SECTIONS

by KRL staff



Throughout the week we will be posting reviews of several of the shows being performed at this year’s Rogue Festival in Fresno. Check back daily for new reviews to be added!
You can now find reviews of The Wretched Void, 52 Pick Up, Every Job I Ever Had, Pillow Talk, Best Half Food Forward, The Ballad of Chet, Love, Art, and Sexual Perversity, What Mamma Said about Down There, Burnt at the Steak & Burning Brothels.

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Rainbow Delegation Sweeps The Country

IN THE February 26 ISSUE

FROM THE Helping Hands,
andJustin Kamimoto,
andTeen Talk SECTIONS

by Justin Kamimoto


The Rainbow Delegation was started in August of 2010 by a man named Matt Mazzei. Mazzei, founder of the Rainbow Delegation, like others, had a dream of creating support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community; a community which he proudly identifies as part of today. Six months later, the Rainbow Delegation is now known as a popular movement across the Central Valley, and has expanded its presence world wide.

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Krossover: Local Band Profile

IN THE February 5 ISSUE

FROM THE :Contributors,
andArea Arts & Entertainment,
andJustin Kamimoto,
andMusic Reviews & Profiles,
andTeen Talk SECTIONS

by Justin Kaminmoto




Alan Maloney, Randy Marks, Jill Jolstein and Steve Samano all make up Fresno’s hot local band, Krossover. “Krossover paved its way into music in October of 2009 and has redefined itself to fit today’s current music climate,” said Alan Maloney, Krossover’s only original member.

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Inspirations, The Unbelievable: CD Review

IN THE January 15 ISSUE

FROM THE Justin Kamimoto,
andKRL Reviewers & Tales,
andMusic Reviews & Profiles,
andTeen Talk SECTIONS

by Justin Kamimoto



Enjoy some easy listening with Central California’s own The Unbelievable! Local Fresno artist, Juan Karlo Muro, known as The Unbelievable, released his first extended play (EP) CD Inspirations on August 20, 2010.

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What Is G.S.A.?

IN THE January 8 ISSUE

FROM THE Justin Kamimoto,
andTeen Talk SECTIONS

by Justin Kamimoto



What is G.S.A? Girl Scouts of America? No wait. it’s Granny Smith Apple! Of course not! It’s a Gay Straight Alliance. Read on to learn more…
A Gay Straight Alliance is a LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) and straight ally-friendly, student-run club mainly in high school, but also on some middle school campuses.

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