Soquel High School's Gender and Sexual Diversity (GSA) Club is spearheading a fundraiser to benefit Planned Parenthood's Trans Clinic scholarship fund. Between the 16th and the 23rd of December come by the Diversity Center, 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. When: Tuesday, December 16th @ 9:00AM - 5:00PM Where: The Diversity Center, 1117 … [Read more...]
LGBT International News: This Trans Teen Came Out To His Parents, And You’ll Never Guess How They Responded
“The Australian woman’s 19-year-old son, Kai Bogert, recently came out to her as transgender. To show her support, Yolanda took out a classified in the births section of The Courier-Mail to make a retraction of sorts.” Read more at MTV … [Read more...]
LGBT Blog: How to Ensure ‘It Gets Better’ Now for LGBTQ Youth
“Quite simply, to prevent and reduce HIV/AIDS, we must think beyond "it gets better" for teen and young adult MSM toward how it could be better now. We need a policy agenda that prioritizes fostering respect and support -- with special attention in early adolescence.” Read more in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]
[Reminder] San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus Annual Holiday Concert
This year the chorus will be joined by the San Jose Choral Project! The proceeds will go to benefit: Santa Cruz AIDS Project, The Diversity Center, The Queer Youth Task Force, PFLAG, and Peace United Church community projects. When: Sunday December 7th, 2014 @ 5pm Where: Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Cost: $30 - $40 Click Here to purchase tickets! … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Three Minnesota Students to Play Vital Role in State’s Anti Bullying Law
“They are student representatives on the state council overseeing the implementation of the law, which gives schools across the state new tools to combat student harassment...It is somewhat unusual for students to serve as voting members on state councils that shape education policy, but supporters of Minnesota’s new bullying law thought it was important that young people be included on the 23-person group…” Read more in The Star Tribune … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Trans Lifeline Provides Suicide Prevention by and for the Trans Community
“On November 1st, an integral resource was launched to help trans people in crisis—the Trans Lifeline, a free crisis and suicide prevention hotline that is managed and staffed by volunteers who are themselves members of the trans community. The first of its kind, the San Francisco-based Trans Lifeline is a non-profit dedicated to the wellbeing of transgender people. ” Read more at GLAAD … [Read more...]
Action Alert by Nov 25: LGBT History in CA State History/Social Studies
Dear Friend of LGBTQ & Ally Youth, We are asking community members, especially educators, to take a few moments to comment regarding LGBT history in California State History/Social Studies Framework draft prior to November 25, 2014. Please make your voice heard regarding the importance of LGBT history -- please forward this action alert widely! Thank you! ----- Action Alert – from the Safe Schools Project of Santa Cruz County Action Alert! Please take action prior to November 25, 2014 (Direct link to this memo … [Read more...]
Conexiones Thanksgiving Social! Nov 20
We'll come together to eat, celebrate and give thanks! ¡Nos reunimos para comer, celebrar y dar gracias! When: Thursday, November 20th @ 6:30pm - 9pm Pot Luck - $10.00 suggested donation. Contact Jorge Bru program coordinator for RSVP, details, and directions at: conexiones@diversitycenter.org or (831) 295-6969 Bring your family and friends! … [Read more...]
GSA Network Youth Blog: “From Heartbreak to Homecoming: How I Transformed My School for LGBTQ Youth”
“A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to become the first trans homecoming king in Texas. It was an incredible victory, but it wouldn’t have been possible without an earlier victory: I petitioned to start a GSA at my school and our club was approved.” Read the full article at GSA Network … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Photo Exhibit: PRIDE: Parade, Prom, Community, Oct 11 – Dec 6, Hayward –
"The San Francisco Gay & Lesbian Freedom Day Parade 1984-1990" and the "Hayward Gay Prom 2014": Photographs by Saul Bromberger and Sandra Hoover When: Present - Saturday December 6, 2014 Where: PhotoCentral Gallery, Hayward Area Park & Recreation District 1099 E Street, Hayward, California, 94544 Panel Discussion - Saturday, November 8, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Janet Kornblum, moderator Closing Event - Saturday, December 6, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Gallery Walk & Talk with Saul Bromberger and Sandra Hoover in discussion with Victoria … [Read more...]