Every first Sunday in June, the Santa Cruz County Community joins with the voices of LGBTQ communities and their allies around the world in celebration of Pride Month. The Santa Cruz Pride Parade & Festival has been made possible for 40+ years because of the – often brave – time, talent, and treasure contributions of our Santa Cruz County community members. As a community member, we ask for your monetary support in creating a safe space for our community members to gather, celebrate, listen, shout, chant, march, learn, exist, break bread, … [Read more...]
Congratulations 2015 QYLA Nominees & Awardees!
Join us in honoring & celebrating Queer Youth & Ally Leaders! 18th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards Saturday, May 9, 2015 San Lorenzo Valley High School, Felton 5:30 pm Resource Fair 6:00 pm Catered Buffet Dinner by Village Caterers 7:00 pm Awards Ceremony Watch the QYLA PSA featuring the 2015 QYLA Emcee's, Karen & Sean! The Queer Youth Task Force is proud to announce the 2015 Nominees & Awardees!! Queer Youth Leadership Award, Awardees Adrian Nuñez, Student, Pájaro Valley High School Liz Torres, … [Read more...]
[Updated Story] LGBT News: Fifty Years Pass Since Seminal Dewey’s Sit-ins
“... But the staff took that order further and started denying service to diners whose appearances did not conform to gender norms, which led to about 150 people amassing at the diner April 25 in protest. All were turned away but three teens — two boys and a girl — who refused to leave and were arrested on disorderly conduct charges.” Read the full article in PGN … [Read more...]
[Reminder] 18th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards
Join Us in Honoring and Celebrating Queer Youth Leaders! When: Saturday, May 9th, 2015 @ 5:30pm Where: San Lorenzo Valley High School, Felton Cost: Youth & Seniors = $10, Adults = $25 - $95 Click Here to purchase your tickets today! For more information, visit www.QYLA.org or call (831) 427-4004 or email us at info@QYLA.org Interested in volunteering? Contact QYLA to get involved with this community event! Flyer Attached for Printing. … [Read more...]
[Reminder] The GLBT Alliance: Marriage Equality Discussion & Audio Presentation
Please join the GLBT Alliance for a special audio presentation and panel discussion to analyze the Supreme Court’s hearing on marriage equality. More details can be found in the attached flyer. All are welcome! When: Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 @ 2pm - 4pm Where: Santa Cruz County Democratic Party Headquarters, 740 Front Street, Suite #165, Santa Cruz, CA Cost: FREE! Co-sponsors include the Santa Cruz Chapter of the ACLU, the Diversity Center and the People’s Democratic Club of Santa Cruz County. … [Read more...]
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...]
PFLAG: 2015 National Scholarships for Graduating High School Seniors! Deadline: April 30
Lesbian? Gay? Bi? Trans? Queer? Ally? Open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens (Non-US citizens are eligible as long as they attend an accredited institution in the United States). Our scholarship program is entering its 14th year and supports the next generation of leaders who have already been working tirelessly on numerous programs, projects, and activities aimed at making schools and communities safe and welcoming for all. Deadline to Apply: Thursday, April, 30th 2015 Visit PFLAG to fill out an application today! … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Congressman Mike Honda’s Transgender Granddaughter Makes Him Proud
“ When California Congressman Mike Honda tweeted a photo of himself on Twitter back in February, grinning next to his beautiful 8-year-old granddaughter Malisa, it went viral right away — and not just because it was cute. ‘As a proud grandpa of a transgender grandchild,’ the eight-term Democrat wrote. ‘I hope she can feel safe at school without fear of being bullied.’ With those words, Honda had chosen to make a private family matter very public.“ Read the full story at NBC news … [Read more...]
LGBT News: The First Gay Sit-in Happened 40 Years Ago
“Forty years ago, three teen-agers in Philadelphia took an extraordinary step by refusing to take a step. Their sit-in began on Sunday, April 25, 1965, at Dewey's restaurant near Rittenhouse Square in Center City. According to an account provided several months later by Clark Polak, a gay-rights leader in Philadelphia, ‘the action was a result of Dewey's refusal to serve a large number of homosexuals and persons wearing non-conformist clothing.’” Read the full article at the History News Network … [Read more...]
[Reminder] 18th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards!
Join Us in Honoring and Celebrating Queer Youth Leaders! When: Saturday, May 9th, 2015 @ 5:30pm Where: San Lorenzo Valley High School, Felton Cost: Youth & Seniors = $10, Adults = $25 - $95 Click Here to purchase your tickets today! Schedule of Events: 5:30 pm Community Resource Fair 6:00 pm Catered Buffet Dinner 7:00 pm Awards Ceremony For more information, visit www.QYLA.org or call (831) 427-4004 or email us at info@QYLA.org Interested in volunteering? Contact QYLA to get involved with … [Read more...]