Gisselle Medina

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Religion and Culture Reporter at Fresnoland

religion + culture reporter @fresnoland / berkeley alum x2 / @transja @nahj @nlgja @diversifyphoto @whca🌟

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Disney-themed Tiogaland this week in Fresno

1 week ago | fresnoland.org | Gisselle Medina

Tiogaland, a Disney-inspired event by Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Co., is set to bring beer, food and community together on June 20 in Downtown Fresno. Imagine this: A sour apple beer slush in one hand and a turkey leg in the other, surrounded by people dressed as Princess Tiana, Belle, or their favorite Disney character — all to bring a little magic to downtown Fresno.
No ICE raids at Cherry Avenue Auction in Fresno despite warning

2 weeks ago | fresnoland.org | Gisselle Medina

What's at stake: Fresno County’s Cherry Avenue Auction was quiet Saturday morning on the heels of a warning earlier this week from Fresno City Councilmember Miguel Arias. On a typical Saturday at Fresno’s beloved Cherry Avenue Auction is alive with the smell of street food and rows of vendors selling everything from fresh fruit to power tools. But this weekend, the market was unusually quiet.
No ICE raids at Cherry Avenue Auction in Fresno despite warning

2 weeks ago | buff.ly | Gisselle Medina

What's at stake: Fresno County’s Cherry Avenue Auction was quiet Saturday morning on the heels of a warning earlier this week from Fresno City Councilmember Miguel Arias. A typical Saturday at Fresno’s beloved Cherry Avenue Auction is alive with the smell of street food and rows of vendors selling everything from fresh fruit to power tools. But this weekend, the market was unusually quiet.
Fresno celebrates DACA's anniversary amid immigration tensions

2 weeks ago | fresnoland.org | Gisselle Medina

Overview: Community leaders call for action to protect Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients and for Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform for Dreamers and broader immigration relief. A group of local community leaders gathered at Fresno City Hall on Friday morning to mark the 13th anniversary of DACA — Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals — by sharing personal stories and reaffirming their commitment to fighting for immigrant rights.
Immigration protests draw hundreds to downtown Fresno

2 weeks ago | fresnoland.org | Gisselle Medina |Diego A. Vargas

What's at stake: Advocates gathered in front of Robert E. Coyle Federal Building, joining Southern California and the Bay Area in demonstrations against President Donald Trump’s ongoing ICE deportations.
NeFesha Ruth performs at ArtHop in downtown Fresno

3 weeks ago | fresnoland.org | Gisselle Medina

Overview: NeFesha Ruth launched “The Paint + Punch Project: An Exploration of Sexuality + Spirituality through Art + Athleticism” during June’s ArtHop, aiming to unite cross-sectional communities through storytelling and open dialogue. NeFesha Ruth, 39, stepped into the ring in full swing, dressed head-to-toe in an all-white robe and boxing gloves.
Fresno Pride fueled by support from local Christian churches

3 weeks ago | fresnoland.org | Gisselle Medina

What's at stake: As LGBTQ+ communities face growing threats, many of Fresno’s religious groups continue to stand in solidarity, offering messages of love, support, and inclusion. Jeffrey Robinson, who led and founded Fresno Rainbow Pride until his death in 2022, was instrumental in shaping the event into a cornerstone of Fresno’s LGBTQ+ community. In its early years, the Pride event was held on the first Sunday of June.
Fresno makes the Trump administration’s inaccurate list of ‘sanctuary cities.’ Republican mayor pushes back

4 weeks ago | kvpr.org | Gisselle Medina

The Department of Homeland Security on Thursday released a list naming more than 500 cities, counties and states it considers “sanctuary” jurisdictions that could face funding cuts for not cooperating with federal immigration authorities — Fresno has never officially declared itself a sanctuary city. Fresno County, where the sheriff has pushed for increased cooperation with ICE, was not included on the list. It was one of only 10 counties in California to be excluded.
‘Queer and trans youth are still students.’ How potential cuts to federal funding could eliminate LGBTQ+ DEI resources in Fresno County

1 month ago | fresnoland.org | Gisselle Medina

What's at stake? Although courts have paused the Trump administration’s efforts to limit DEI in K–12 schools, questions remain about how these policies might affect Fresno’s LGBTQ+ students’ access to supportive spaces that affirm their identities and help them thrive.
How Can Immigrants Protect Their Mental Health Right Now?

1 month ago | greatergood.berkeley.edu | Gisselle Medina

In early January, a wave of immigration arrests in California’s Central Valley sparked fear across the state. Those real arrests spurred false reports of raids in cities like Oakland, heightening anxiety just days before President Donald Trump officially returned to office.

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