Join the LGBT Youth Space for some informative workshops focused on successfully running and leading a GSA. This is a great opportunity to meet other local GSA members and officers. Don't miss out on this free event and the food that comes along with it! Friday February 6, at 4:30 PM to 8 PM at the LGBT Youth Space located at 452 South 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95113. Questions? Comments? Visit youthspace.org for more information and future events … [Read more...]
LGBT News: LGBTQ Youth Study Reveals That It Really ‘Does Get Better’ Over Time
“In a multi-year study of LGBTQ youth, researchers found that being the victim of bullying and other abuse was linked to psychological distress, but both distress and victimization decreased as the adolescents grew up.” Read the full article in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Denver Police Kill Gay 17-Year-Old Driving Stolen Car
“Denver's LGBT and Latino residents are looking for answers after local police officers shot and killed a 17-year-old lesbian during an early-morning confrontation Monday, reigniting a tense, ongoing national conversation about police use of force and interactions with communities of color. “ Read more in The Advocate … [Read more...]
[Reminder] “Beautiful Love Stories Need To Be Told Twice” PFLAG Santa Cruz County is Proud to Announce that their February meeting Will Feature Ann & Nancy Forsberg, Feb 10
When Nancy and Father Larry Forsberg were married in 1973, they vowed to stay together through all of the changes in life. When Ann (Father Larry) began to show subtle signs of change over 20 years ago, Nancy knew that she needed to understand and make changes of her own for their marriage to survive. Today they have a thriving partnership. Please join us as they share their love story! When: Tuesday, February 10th, 2015 @ 7:00 – 9:00 pm Where: Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA Questions? Contact PFLAG at … [Read more...]
GSA Network News: Breaking the Gender Binary at Graduation
“This campaign took a lot of work just by outreaching to other GSAs or spreading the word out about this campaign to all the students in the district; in the end, the success came from every individual that contributed and became a part of this petition, whether by forming it, spreading it, or just signing it. The campaign ended with the district deciding to allow schools have their seniors vote for what they wanted their graduation gowns to be. The senior classes can now choose whether they want a unisex color for their gowns or have everyone … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Jandy Nelson & Annameekee Hesik Book Reading and Discussion, Jan 28
Jandy Nelson plus local YA author and teacher Annameekee Hesik for a Young Adult Fiction double-header and conversation. Come to enjoy a book reading, signing, Q & A, and discussion. Both of their latest books have LGBT characters. When: Wednesday, January 28th, 2015 @ 7pm Where: Bookshop Santa Cruz, 1520 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA Visit Bookshop Santa Cruz for more about the authors, their written work, and this event! … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Michael Sam and 107 Other Athletes and Sports Officials Came Out as Gay in 2014
“OutSports.com did the math and counted 108 individuals associated with sports, who came out in 2014 as gay, lesbian or bisexual. The list of 80 men and 28 women includes high school, college and professional athletes, as well as coaches, administrators, sports media members and more…” Read more in the Washington Post … [Read more...]
LGBT History: Supreme Court Faced Gay Rights Decision in 1958 Over ‘Obscene’ Magazine
“The road to gay rights at the U.S. Supreme Court began not in San Francisco or New York, but in a small downtown Los Angeles office, where volunteer writers and editors in 1953 launched a new ‘magazine for homosexuals...’” Read more in the LA Times … [Read more...]
LGBT Youth Space Upcoming Events!, San Jose
Ser!: MACLA Field Trip, San Jose, Jan 23 During this field trip to the MACLA Center, we will be watching “Ser!”, written and performed by Karen Anzoategui. This unique theatrical experience includes live music, soccer tricks, dancing, vibrant storytelling, topics of sexual identity, political repression, and the transitional Latino experience. When: Friday, January 23rd, 2015 @ 8pm - 10pm Where: MACLA, 510 South 1st Street, San Jose, CA To RSVP contact Erika ECisneros@fcservices.org Save The Date: GSA Summit, San Jose, Feb 6 Join the … [Read more...]
[Reminder] YOUTH DAY: Celebrating Compassion and Courage: In the Spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr., Jan 17
Where: Resource Center for Nonviolence, 612 Ocean St. Santa Cruz, CA When: Saturday, January 17th, 2015 @ 12pm - 4pm Cost = FREE for all ages + Free food Schedule of Events 12pm - 2pm: Interactive Workshops 2pm – 3:30pm: Youth Talent Showcase 3:30pm: Rainbow Theater presentation For more information call: (831) 423-1626 ext.103 Events co-sponsored by The Resource Center for Nonviolence & NAACP … [Read more...]