"An Evening of Dreams" a Fundraiser for UCSC Dreamweavers, LGBT Youth Welcome, Mar 6 “An Evening of Dreams” brings José Antonio Vargas, a LGBT Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and award-winning director/producer of “Documented” and UCSC Dreamweavers together to raise funds for scholarships that support over 400 Dream Act/undocumented immigrant students at UCSC. When: Friday, March 6th 2015 @ 5pm - 7pm Where: Peace United Church of Christ’s Fellowship Hall, 900 High St, Santa Cruz, CA Cost: Middle and High school aged students can RSVP with … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Oregon’s Next Governor Is a Powerful Inspiration to LGBT Youth and Hundreds Gathered in Portland
“As Oregon welcomes the nation’s first openly-bisexual governor, more than 750 teachers, counselors and other youth-serving professionals are gathering in Portland for the HRC Foundation’s annual Time to THRIVE conference devoted to supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth.” Read more at The Human Rights Campaign Blog … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Undocumented, Gay, and Excluded: Jose Antonio Vargas
“As a gay, undocumented person of color — who has not only a college degree but an illustrious career — Vargas explains that his experience of America has been one of connecting the dots of his seemingly disparate identities. That's what led him to launch his nonprofit group, Define American, which he describes as an organization ‘challenging media and creating media in hopes of changing culture.’” Read more in The Advocate … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Queer Skate Night! Mar 3
Join Theta Pi Sigma - Alpha Chapter in supporting the Safe Schools Project, part of the Queer Youth Task Force of Santa Cruz County! Meet The Santa Cruz Derby Girls and get a chance to win some awesome prizes they’ve provided for the raffle! When: Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015 @ 7:30pm - 9:30pm Where: Santa Cruz Roller Palladium, 1606 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, California 95062 ** Easily accessible by bus routes: 66, 69, or 71 Cost = $5 presale - $10 at the door (Includes skate rental and raffle ticket) ΘΠΣ seeks to make all of our events … [Read more...]
Queer Youth Leadership Award Nominations NOW OPEN! Nomination Deadline: March 9
The Queer Youth Task Force of Santa Cruz County is seeking to honor local lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) youth and their allies at the 2015 Queer Youth Leadership Awards (QYLA)! Eligible awardees are those who have shown outstanding leadership, academic excellence, or community engagement as an LGBTQ youth under the age of 18, or as an ally to LGBTQ youth. Allies to LGBTQ youth may be a straight youth, or can also be a straight or LGBTQ adult. If you know an LGBTQ youth who has made an effort to improve the lives of … [Read more...]
2015 Queer Youth Leadership Awards Open Until March 9!
Nominations Open! The Queer Youth Task Force of Santa Cruz County is seeking to honor local lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) youth and their allies at the 2015 Queer Youth Leadership Awards (QYLA)! Eligible awardees are those who have shown outstanding leadership, academic excellence, or community engagement as an LGBTQ youth under the age of 18, or as an ally to LGBTQ youth. Allies to LGBTQ youth may be a straight youth, or can also be a straight or LGBTQ adult. If you know an LGBTQ youth who has made an effort to … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Study Finds Transgender Children are not Confused about their Identities
“This study is deeply affirming for transgender children, whom experts agree benefit from access to transition-related healthcare. Claims that transgender children are confused about their identities, are too young to understand gender, and that allowing a child to transition is "child abuse," have been consistently debunked as nothing more than biased rhetoric.” Read the full article at GLAAD … [Read more...]
[Reminder] AIDS Walk & Fun Run, Mar 7
Looking for a fun team building activity for your GSA? Organize a team for this years AIDS Walk and Fun Run! Get on your running or walking shoes and put on a colorfully outrageous costume and join us for a 5k course that will take you along the river levee in a traffic free environment. We promise a super time filled with happy people, creative costumes, food, and a raffle! Registration opens soon! When: Saturday, March, 7th 2015 @ 9:30am Where: San Lorenzo Park, 137 Dakota St. Santa Cruz, CA For more information contact … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Queer Skate Night! Mar 3
Join Theta Pi Sigma - Alpha Chapter in supporting the Safe Schools Project, a program of the Queer Youth Task Force of Santa Cruz County! Meet The Santa Cruz Derby Girls and get a chance to win some awesome prizes they’ve provided for the raffle! When: Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015 @ 7:30pm - 9:30pm Where: Santa Cruz Roller Palladium, 1606 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, California 95062 ** Easily accessible by bus routes: 66, 69, or 71 Cost = $5 presale - $10 at the door (Includes skate rental and raffle ticket) ΘΠΣ seeks to make all of our events … [Read more...]
GSA Network: Tips on Transitioning GSA Leadership
“As the school year comes to an end, many GSA leaders worry about what will happen to the GSA club once they are gone. It is important to create a strategy for passing the torch of leadership so that your GSA stays strong for future years. Your long-term goal is to keep your GSA active in the fight against homophobia and transphobia in schools…” Read the full guide at GSA Network … [Read more...]