“Rudy Garcia of East L.A. says that when he was young, he never quite felt like the "normal" kid. Although his migrant parents pressured the youngest of their eight children to be the embodiment of the American dream, Rudy was more interested in punk-rock music, feminism, and 'zine culture. “ Read more in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Washington School District Apologizes for Firing Gay Teacher in 1972
“Forty-two years after being fired for being gay, a Washington teacher finally received a formal apology from his former school district.” Read more in The HRC Blog … [Read more...]
[Reminder] “Hella Queer” – East Bay’s 2nd Annual Queer & Trans Youth Pride, Aug 23, Hayward
A spectacular and free event including: Rally, Drag Show, Bounce House, Healing Clinic, Food, HIV Testing, Performances, Dancing Raffles, and Youth Resources! When: Saturday, August 23, 2014 @ 2pm - 6pm Where: Our Space, 22245 Main St. Hayward, CA Visit facebook.com/EastBayQTYouthPride for updates! … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Gender Spectrum Conference, July 25 – 27, Moraga, CA
“ The conference will feature a broad array of workshops and supportive spaces for parents; separate programming for teens, tweens, and kids; various community-building opportunities; and numerous resources to help attendees delve into the important subject of gender.” When: Friday July 25th - Sunday July 27th Where: St. Mary’s College of California, 1928 St Marys Rd, Moraga, CA 94556 For registration and ticket prices Click Here … [Read more...]
LGBT Youth Friendly Films on Netflix Instant!
Geography Club (PG-13) - Looking for a haven from the social hell of high school, the teens in this dramedy form a social club they know no one else will join. RENT (2013) - Based on Puccini's opera "La Boheme," this musical follows a group of scrappy bohemians who face true love, drug addiction and AIDS in New York City. CAMP (2003) - Kids at a performing arts camp learn to spread their wings -- and their director finds they have nearly as much to teach him as he has to teach them. … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Sharing the Stories of LGBT Youth – Starfire, 18, From Las Vegas
“I see love in so many different kinds of ways. I would date anyone who catches my interest, anyone who can keep up in a conversation. I've dated lots of people. You've got to go out and experience the world. I don't see a reason not to if it's not going to interfere with my actual life, like getting schoolwork done and getting my future together.” Read more in The Huffington Post To read more LGBT youth perspectives on life visit wearetheyouth.org … [Read more...]
LGBT State News: California Just Got Rid Of Its Last Barrier To Same-Sex Marriage
“California’s same-sex couples may now be pronounced spouse and spouse after Gov. Jerry Brown (D) signed a bill Monday eliminating outdated “husband and wife” references from state laws.” Read more in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): Thanking Edie Windsor
“...Edie Windsor, with the ACLU’s help, fought to have her marriage to her partner of 44 years respected by law. And she won! Her victory was a victory for us all – a victory for love and equality. It inspired change all over the country from lawmakers, courts and even public opinion. Thanks in part to Edie’s win, obstacles to LGBT equality have fallen like dominoes this last year.” Visit the ACLU Action Center to send a message to Edie Windsor with your support and gratitude for her participation in this landmark event! … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Unearthing The Surprising Religious History Of American Gay Rights Activism
“Today, although Americans for and against gay rights cite their religious beliefs, those who oppose same-sex marriage and other civil rights for LGBT individuals have been especially vocal in declaring that God is on their side. That's not always been the expectation about the faithful. In the mid-1960s, LGBT activists often looked to men of the cloth as allies in their fight for justice and human rights, according to historians.” Read more in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Which States Have Passed Gay Marriage Laws in the Past Year?
“On Wednesday, Indiana joined the 18 other states where gay marriage is legal by striking down its state ban. All told, seven states have successfully legalized same-sex marriage in the past year: New Jersey, Hawaii, Illinois, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and now Indiana.” To read more about the marriage equality victories visit National Journal To see an interactive map with states that have legalized, not legalized, or have pending legislation Click Here … [Read more...]