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...]
LGBT News: Study Finds GSAs Help Reduce Harassment in Schools
“Harassment and physical assault against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students has been trending downward in the past six years, according to a report released Wednesday. An increased presence of Gay-Straight Alliances in schools and more inclusive curricular resources are part of the reason for the change, according to research by the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, an organization focused on ensuring safe and affirming schools.” Read the full article in the Pasadena Star News … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Maven Presents – Hack 4 Queer Youth, Nov 14 – 16, San Francisco
This is an event for Queer Youth AND Tech Professionals to kick it at Mozilla's SF office for a weekend of building apps, mobile games for queer youth to network, organize and educate for social change. All AGES & Coding Experiences Invited!! Free food all weekend long and some great prizes for winning teams!! When: Friday, November 14th 2014 @ 6pm - 10pm Saturday, November 15th @ 9am - 9pm Sunday, November 16th, 2014 @ 9am - 3pm Where: Mozilla SF Office, 2 Harrison St. San Francisco, CA Cost: FREE Limited spaces available! … [Read more...]
[Reminder] LGBTQ Family Halloween Party, Oct 30
Bring your family for a spooky and fun time. Dress up in your wildest costume for our fun fashion show! Treats! Prizes! Games! When: Thursday October 30th, 2014 @ 4:30 - 7:30pm Where: Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High Street. Santa Cruz Cost: $5 requested donation. No one turned away. Questions: Contact Sharon Papo: (831) 425 - 5422 x101 spapo@diversitycenter.org Co-sponsored by The Diversity Center, Theta Pi Sigma, UCSC Cantu Center and Peace United Church of Christ … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Efforts Build to Track School Climate for LGBT Students
“Advocates say many lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students have similar experiences in schools. In addition to bullying, they are disciplined at higher rates than their peers, they say. But without consistent, reliable national data about LGBT students, researchers have struggled to prove the extent of the problem or to track the effectiveness of educators' efforts to address it.” … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Sixteen Years After Her Son’s Death, Judy Shepard Celebrates Marriage Equality In Wyoming
“As same-sex marriages begin in Wyoming this week, Judy Shepard speaks to BuzzFeed News about the changes that have occurred since she lost her son, Matthew Shepard, to a hate crime.” Read more at BuzzFeed … [Read more...]
[Reminder] GSA Network: Youth Empowerment Summit 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. *Breakfast and lunch provided* To register visit gsanetwork.org/yes Are you interested in … [Read more...]