“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...]
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. 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...]