The Gender Spectrum Conference is an opportunity for youth and families to spend a weekend gaining the resources, information, and community needed to help young people effectively navigate their world. Click Here to learn about this years Middle and High School youth programs! When: Saturday July 11th, 2015 - Sunday July 12th, 2015 Where: Saint Mary’s College of California, 1928 Saint Mary’s Road, Moraga, CA 94556 Visit genderspectrum.org for more information and to register today! … [Read more...]
LGBT History: Santa Cruz Local and LGBT Activist Dr. Chris DiMaio Chosen for Veteran of the Year
State Assemblymember Mark Stone designates Dr. Chris DiMaio as Veteran of the year! A transcript of his speech dedicated to DiMaio is attached to this newsletter. “Aptos Doctor Honored as Veteran of the Year” - Santa Cruz Sentinel “DiMaio, now 75, spent years after the war as a psychiatrist in Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties helping veterans cope with their trauma. Since retiring in 2005, he has volunteered with Santa Cruz County veterans programs, performing mental health evaluations...In 2011, he and his partner Andrew Pudan were the … [Read more...]
LGBT News: The Teachers Who Gave Me a Voice
“Once I felt comfortable sharing my views within the club, I felt I could share my thoughts with the world. This is another thing I have to thank them for because without these stepping stones I would still be that timid, closeted girl in the back of the classroom, too scared to share her thoughts. I would not have the passion to change the world and the courage to stand up for myself if not for my wonderful teachers. And trust me, I have to stand up for myself often in my tough little town.” Read Parker Jessica Davidson’s full article in The … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Out in Our Faith Presents “Call Me Kuchu”, July 18
Join Temple Beth El, Ocean Gate Zen Center, and the Diversity Center for the Santa Cruz premiere of the film “Call Me Kuchu” with special Ugandan guest speaker John “Long Jones” Abdallah Wambere, and Dharma Rain Zen Center practitioner David Robinson, to share their experiences with Uganda’s anti-homosexual laws. Refreshments provided. When: Saturday, July 18th, 2015 @ 7pm - 9pm Where: Temple Beth El, 3055 Porter Gulch Rd, Aptos, CA 95003 Cost = $3 - $10 (Sliding scale, no one will be turned away for lack of funds.) For more information … [Read more...]
Our Tomorrow – Share Your Voice, Shape Our Future
Our Tomorrow is a campaign by more than 100 LGBTQ nonprofit organizations and foundations to engage our community in a conversation about our future. Your ideas will help build a bigger, bolder movement that leaves no one behind. Vist shareourtomorrow.org to join the movement! … [Read more...]
LGBT News: “The New Girl in School: Transgender Surgery at 18”
“...But the number of teenagers going through gender reassignment has been growing amid wider acceptance of transgender identity, more parental comfort with the treatment and the emergence of a number of willing practitioners...” Read the full article in The New York Times … [Read more...]
LGBT News: ‘The Bravest Knight Who Ever Lived,’ Queer Fairytale, Premieres On Hulu
“Kids deserve stories and fairytales that represent the whole spectrum of human love and experience. Now, one video streaming service is helping make that a reality. Hulu premiered "The Bravest Knight Who Ever Lived" this month, an 8-minute short film that's a queer twist on a classic children's fairytale. The story follows a young boy from humble beginnings -- a pumpkin farmer named Cedric -- who receives the chance of a lifetime to become a hero. But when he rescues both a princess and a prince, Cedric gets to decide whose affectation he … [Read more...]
Pride 2015 Celebrations Across the Bay Area!
Silicon Valley Pride’s Family Picnic, San Jose When: Saturday June 13th, 2015 @ 11am - 5pm Where: Lake Cunningham Park (Ruby Creek) San Jose,CA Cost: General Admission = $5 Youth ages 13 & under = Free Click Here to purchase tickets! San Francisco, CA Trans March 2015 - “Power through visibility” When: Friday, June 26th 2015 @ 3pm - 8pm Where: Dolores st & 18th St, SF *** Youth and Elder Brunch 12pm - 3pm *** transmarch.org SF Dyke March - “My body. My business. My power.” When: Saturday, June 27th @ … [Read more...]
LGBT International News: LGBT Youth Action Has Helped Pull Down ‘Architecture of Homophobia’
“A quiet revolution underpins the weekend’s historic victory for LGBT rights. This revolution has gone on among Ireland’s young people, with tens of thousands having the confidence to come out all across the country.” Read the full article in The Irish Times … [Read more...]
[Reminder] PFLAG Santa Cruz County: “Transforming the Workplace”, June 9
This month's meeting will feature Adam Spickler and Dayna Sinopoli! Dayna and Adam will share with us their journey of transitioning and of being out in the work place. Both of them actively work to give back to the community and to educate through their work as Triangle Speakers among other things. Dayna works in a hospital and volunteers in the community. Adam is involved in both the local non- profit and government sectors of our community. When: Tuesday, June 9th, 2015 @ 7:00 – 9:00 pm Where: Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High … [Read more...]
