You and your GSA’s are invited to the 2015 Santa Cruz Pride Parade! Youth who join the contingent will be offered a Diversity Center Pride 2015 t-shirt (suggested donation $10). Contact Darby with any questions at (831) 332 - 8586 When: Sunday, June 7th 2015 @ 10am Where: Corner of Pacific Avenue & Church Street, Downtown Santa Cruz … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Ireland Becomes First Country to Legalise Gay Marriage by Popular Vote
“Ireland has voted by a huge majority to legalise same-sex marriage, becoming the first country in the world to do so by popular vote in a moved hailed as a social revolution and welcomed around the world.” Read the full article in The Guardian … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Happy Birthday, Harvey Milk
“He also taught us that our struggle — the fight for LGBT rights — was part of a larger effort, the global movement for peace and social justice. He understood our connection with feminism, the anti-war movement and the campaigns against racism. He taught us the importance of building coalitions with other minority communities and, in particular, with the labor movement. He didn’t just champion the cause of his own people; he stood up for senior citizens, the disabled, children, renters and the poor.” Read the full article in OUT … [Read more...]
[Reminder] GLSEN: 2015 National School Climate Survey
GLSEN is seeking middle and high school aged youth to participate in their ninth national survey of LGBT youth! “The information gathered from this survey will help GLSEN to inform education policymakers and the public about the right of all students to be treated with respect in their schools. Many students in the past have also used the survey information to advocate with their teachers and principals for safer schools for LGBT students.” For more information and to complete the survey visit GLSEN … [Read more...]
LGBT Local News: Salinas High Crowns its First Transgender Prom Queen
“Angie has had her own coming out. It's taken place over the course of the past few years, an arduous, personal journey — a girl shedding her male skin. It began slowly in middle school and gained speed as a freshman at Salinas High School. It's been a struggle with parents, relatives, classmates, educators — and herself.” Read the full article in The Californian … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Historic Ruling in ACLU Lawsuit: Abstinence-Only Sex Ed Violated State Law
“In the first-ever ruling on California’s 2003 sex education law, Judge Donald S. Black created a legal precedent that California students have a right to sex education that is complete, medically accurate, and free of bias. This historic ruling is the first to find that abstinence-only-until marriage instruction is unlawful on the grounds of medical accuracy and bias.” Read the full article in ACLU … [Read more...]
LGBT News: It’s Our Prom – A Night to De-Gender
“ Embracing who you are and knowing your truth is an act of bravery – especially for kids who don’t fit in with the often narrow gender norms of high school. We firmly believe prom is for everyone, which is why MTV News asked 12 young adults with diverse gender identities to help us create a series of looks that celebrates the fashion and true joy that’s possible when no one is excluded.” Read the full article in MTV News … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Annual Award Event Honors Queer Youth Leaders
“ The task force was founded in 1998 and the awards in 1999 as a way to put out positive stories about the queer community. ‘Sometimes it is difficult to relate to an issue if it doesn’t directly impact you. So the Queer Youth Leadership Awards help humanize an issue that can be very difficult for some people,’ Rosenstein said.” Read the full article in The Santa Cruz Sentinel … [Read more...]
[Reminder] 21st Annual Gay Prom “Fame Not Shame – A Night to be a Celeb”, June 6, Hayward
We welcome LGBTQQI2-S & Allies ages 20 and Under! Network with other youth across the bay area and dance the night away! When: Saturday, June 6th, 2015 @ 7pm - Midnight Where: Chabot College, 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward, CA 94544 Cost: $25 per person - Prepaid groups of 10 or more $20 per person For more information contact: (510) 247 - 8200 or visit gayprom.org … [Read more...]
[Reminder] PFLAG of Santa Cruz County: Special Guest Jennifer Hastings Founder of the Transgender Health Care Program, May 12
Jennifer Hastings, Assistant Clinical Professor, UCSF will be discussing her work within the Transgender Community as well as her work to increase medical access and understanding about the gender journey. We hope you will be able to join us! When: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 @ 7:00 – 9:00 pm Where: Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High Street, Santa Cruz, 95060 Questions? Contact us at pflagscc@gmail.com, pflagscc.org or call (831) 427-4016. … [Read more...]