“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...]
LGBT News: Keep Up With the LGBT-inclusive Nominees This Awards Season
Take a look at all the LGBT-inclusive nominees for: The People’s Choice Awards, Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild Awards, NAACP Image Awards, Grammy Awards, and the Film Independent Spirit Awards. Visit GLAAD to see the full list … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Transgender Teen Shares Coming-Out Story With Inspiring Birthday Photos
“I knew tumblr was a positive environment for kids like me, and I thought it would be helpful to some people to hear my story. After all the really bad stuff thats been happening in the transgender community, I think we needed a little positivity. I hope that [trans kids] really understand the message of ‘don’t give up’ that I was trying to get across…” Read the full article at BuzzFeed … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Fellow Trans Teen’s Letter to Leelah
“To Leelah and my fellow trans youth who have to and had to deal with abusive and or unsupportive family: I won't tell you that it gets better, because I would be lying. Things do change, however – as time goes on, you have more opportunities to make a supporting family, to transition, to build a community. The self-hate that we're taught doesn't just go away, but as you go through life and actively fight back against those voices, they occur less frequently. Leelah, I'm sorry that you didn't and will never get the chance to watch things … [Read more...]
[Reminder] PFLAG Santa Cruz County is proud to announce “PFLAG National View: Policy & Direction” With Guest Speaker Cesar Hernandez, Jan 13
Please join families from around Santa Cruz County as they come together to hear from a representative of the national PFLAG organization. The first hour of the PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Santa Cruz County meeting is dedicated to discussion groups, followed by a brief break. The second hour will be dedicated to our January guest speaker. When: Tuesday, January 13, 2015 @ 7:00 – 9:00 pm Where: Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High Street, Santa Cruz, 95060 Questions? Contact PFLAG at pflagscc@gmail.com, … [Read more...]
No Name-Calling Week 2015: January 19-23
No Name-Calling Week is an annual week of educational activities aimed at ending name-calling of all kinds and providing schools with the tools and inspiration to launch an on-going dialogue about ways to eliminate bullying in their communities. Visit glsen.org/nonamecallingweek for classroom activities, register for updates, and MORE! … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Fellow Trans Teen’s Letter to Leelah
“To Leelah and my fellow trans youth who have to and had to deal with abusive and or unsupportive family: I won't tell you that it gets better, because I would be lying. Things do change, however – as time goes on, you have more opportunities to make a supporting family, to transition, to build a community. The self-hate that we're taught doesn't just go away, but as you go through life and actively fight back against those voices, they occur less frequently. Leelah, I'm sorry that you didn't and will never get the chance to watch things … [Read more...]