"Silicon Valley Pride celebrates 50th anniversary" - NBC Bay Area "Silicon Valley Pride is marking a milestone in a big way — with a concert, drag queen performances and vendors. The festival honors half a century of activism and celebration of the LGBTQ+ community." "Silicon Valley Pride’s ‘Unstoppable’ for 50th anniversary weekend" - The Bay Area Reporter "The queer community needs to fight those who seek to “push us back in the closet, and back in time,” Denson said. “Everything speaks on a larger scale to everything going on, … [Read more...]
Reminders
We Must stand United in Support of our LGBTQ+ Youth The Safe Schools Project of Santa Cruz County, in collaboration with The Diversity Center, TransFamilies of Santa Cruz County, and the Santa Cruz County Office of Education (SCCOE), have created a resource site to help keep our LGBTQ+ students, families, educators, and community members informed about their rights and how to access legal and support services when needed. Visit the site to learn more: safeschoolsproject.org/California-safe-schools Birds of a Feather Tutoring | … [Read more...]
Boardwalk PRIDE, September 20, Santa Cruz
Show your PRIDE and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with entertainment, info booths, and a giveaway. When: Saturday, September 20, 2025 Where: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Learn more at beachboardwalk.com/pride … [Read more...]
GLAAD | #BiWeek: Celebrate Bisexuality+, September 16 – 23
Annually, from September 16-23, GLAAD, the Bisexual Resource Center, and Still Bisexual recognize the bisexual+ community for Bisexual Awareness Week, culminating in Celebrate Bisexuality+ Day on September 23. Bisexual+ Awareness Week seeks to accelerate the acceptance of the bi+ (bisexual, pansexual, fluid, no label, queer, etc.) community. Learn more at glaad.org/biweek … [Read more...]
GLSEN 2025 – 2026 School Year Calendar
The school year is full of opportunities to participate in GLSEN events, address LGBTQ+ and social justice issues, learn about diverse communities, and take action to create safe and inclusive schools for ALL! Use this calendar to schedule your GSA meetings, lesson plans, student events, and staff development workshops as part of your ongoing multicultural and LGBTQ+-inclusion efforts, download here. … [Read more...]
Upcoming Youth Programming @ EDI Educators
We've got adventures of all types happening in September, and we'd love to share this month of dreaming with you. Come by for arts & crafts, like skills, storytelling, gaming, movies, field trips, and a gorgeous day at the Student Summit. Plus, AAVE Cafe has you covered for lunches, handmade and delivered! Just fill out the form on our website or IG for meals or groceries. See y'all soon! To learn more about available programming visit www.edieducators.org or email edi.educators@gmail.com … [Read more...]
LGBTQIA2S+ News
"Trans leaders recognized during Lurie flag raising event" - The Bay Area Reporter … [Read more...]
Reminders
We Must stand United in Support of our LGBTQ+ Youth The Safe Schools Project of Santa Cruz County, in collaboration with The Diversity Center, TransFamilies of Santa Cruz County, and the Santa Cruz County Office of Education (SCCOE), have created a resource site to help keep our LGBTQ+ students, families, educators, and community members informed about their rights and how to access legal and support services when needed. Visit the site to learn more: safeschoolsproject.org/California-safe-schools … [Read more...]
Birds of a Feather Tutoring | Homework Help & Tutoring for LGBTQ and Gender Expansive Students *Scholarships Available*
GSA Network | Statewide Campaign Committee and Upcoming Membership Meetings (Next Meeting August 21)
Statewide Campaign Committee - Apply by August 31, 2025 The Genders & Sexualities Alliance (GSA) Network of California is excited to launch applications for the 2025–2026 Statewide Campaign Committee, a virtual leadership development program for Trans, Queer, and Two-Spirit (TQ2S+) youth; Black, Indigenous, and youth of color; and allies, ages 13 to 17 who live in and attend school in California. From September 2025 to May 2026, youth leaders will: Organize for safer, more inclusive schools Lead local and statewide campaigns … [Read more...]