“I am a non binary, mixed race, black trans artist, organizer, healer, educator and the founder of Black Trans Media. I am deeply committed to transformative justice, the power of the people, arts for liberation, the gifts of our own spirit medicine and I come from a youth organizing background. In 2000 I founded a GSA in my high school and got heavily involved in GLSEN student organizing and anti-oppression facilitation, this saved my life. Through LGBT/student of color organizing and community building I developed a language, a reason, and … [Read more...]
Tips for a Happy Holiday for LGBTQ Youth
“The holidays can be a stressful time for LGBT people or families with LGBT members, but there are several strategies that you can use to help reduce stress and create a happy holiday this year.” Read the full article at community.pflag.org/lgbtholidays … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Looking to make your Holidays a little more Gay? Make a donation, get an ornament, and support a good cause!
Soquel High School's Gender and Sexual Diversity (GSA) Club is spearheading a fundraiser to benefit Planned Parenthood's Trans Clinic scholarship fund. Come by the Diversity Center by Dec 23rd, pick out your ornaments, and make a donation of $5 or more. All ornaments decorated and donated by members of Soquel High's Gender and Sexual Diversity Club. All proceeds to benefit Planned Parenthood's Trans Clinic scholarship fund. Where: The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz Questions? Contact Darby Begeman by … [Read more...]
LGBT News: A 9-Year-Old Girl Sent This Beautiful Letter To Her Teacher After He Came Out As Gay
“...Even though you’re gay, I will alway’s treat you the same way as I do now. I still think about you the same way as I used to. You’re a great teacher and these are just some of the word’s that I would describe you as: great, amazing, fantastic, brilliant, awesome and brave...” Read the full letter and article at BuzzFeed … [Read more...]
The Trevor Project – Youth Advisory Council 2015
The YAC is a program of the Trevor Project comprised of 20 young people ages 16-24, (to convene quarterly via conference call) that will advise the organization on outreach and programmatic efforts targeted at LGBTQ youth. Participants in the YAC will have the unique opportunity to have their voices and opinions heard and implemented into the strategies of a national organization. Application Deadline: Sunday, February 1st, 2015 Click Here for more information and to apply today! … [Read more...]
LGBTQ Youth Scholarships
eQuality Scholarship This scholarship honors high school seniors who have demonstrated service to the LGBTQ community. It is expected that one student will be awarded a scholarship for $12,000, and 10 or more students will receive $6,000 to put towards college expenses. For further details on application requirements, selection critieria, and to apply visit equalityscholarship.org Application Deadline: Monday, February 9th, 2015 Point Foundation This is the nation's largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, … [Read more...]
The 40 of the Forty – LGBTQQ Youth Speak Their Own Truths Concerning Homelessness
“The 40 of the Forty list gives lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth who have experiences with homelessness and/or housing instability a chance to speak for themselves. Youth are the experts of their own truths, and we aim to honor their voices and their stories. Our goal is to inspire hope and help reduce the stigma often associated with housing instability and homelessness.” See the entire list at truecolorsfund.org/forty … [Read more...]
LGBT News: From Local GSA to National Vision
“In 9th grade, I knew that we needed a Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) club at Mastery Charter, Thomas Campus in Philadelphia, PA. What I didn’t know was how our club—which started as a place for LGBTQ youth to socialize, share information, and support each other—would quickly evolve into a prominent group that would organize and advocate for educational justice on campus and student rights for all youth nationally.” Read more in “The Activist” newsletter from The GSA Network … [Read more...]
[Reminder] S2C Teen Art Mart & MAH Winterpalooza, Dec 19
Join us for an evening filled with the chilliest hands-on crafts and activities. Explore the opening of the Toy Trains exhibit, make your own gift wrap & crafty cards, and buy any last minute holiday gifts from our Teen Art Market hosted by Subjects to Change. When: Friday, December 19th, 2014 @ 4pm - 8pm Where: Museum of Art & History (MAH) 705 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060 Cost: $5 General, $3 Students, Seniors and Kids, FREE for MAH Members and Children under 3 Visit santacruzmah.org for more information on this event … [Read more...]
[Reminder] GSA Network: Youth Empowerment Summit (YES) 2014, Dec 13, San Francisco
YES is a free annual conference for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) and ally youth activists who are dedicated to racial, economic, and educational justice for trans and queer youth. YES is youth-planned and youth-led. When: Saturday, December 14th, 2014 @ 9am - 8pm (Youth only dance 5-8pm) Where: Mission High School, 3750 18th St, San Francisco, CA Cost: FREE! Workshops, drag show, resource fair, plus free HIV testing. Find more information at www.gsanetwork.org/yes … [Read more...]