“Two openly gay Illinois students, who also happen to be close friends, made national history this week when their peers voted them Homecoming King and Queen at their high school.” Read more about these teens and other LGBT students who have been crowned at their schools in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]
Local LGBT News: Local Groups Support Queer Youth!
“2011, Rosenstein noticed Home Depot had a float in the local Pride Parade, so he contacted the company about any possible donations they could spare. The result is a freestanding door, painted black on one side and rainbow on the other that students and teachers can walk-through to “come out” in support of equality for all.” To read more visit SantaCruz.com … [Read more...]
LGBT Film: Valentine Road – A Tribute to Lawrence King
“Valentine Road is a powerful film that compels us all to examine the issues surrounding the murder of Larry King and to find ways to make our own schools and communities better. While considering the complexities of the situation, we can’t help but draw parallels to our own lives.” Television Viewing Opportunities: Saturday October 19th on HBO @ 10:30 am Sunday October 27th on HBO2 @ 7:50 am Monday October 28th on HBO2 @ 4:35 am Friday November 1st on HBO2 @ 5:40 pm and On Demand To see the official student viewing guide created by … [Read more...]
Domestic Violence Awareness Month October 2013
Domestic violence is a reality for ALL members of our community. There are several ways to promote awareness this month... Full Moon Walk - Friday, October 18 @ 7pm Beginning at SC City Hall Courtyard, Community members will gather for a candlelight vigil and travel along city sidewalks and levees to bring light and dispel darkness. For more information contact the Commission for the Prevention of Violence Against Women at 831-420-5363 or visit www.cityofsantacruz.com/cpvaw No More Campaign - Learn more about a national campaign to end … [Read more...]
Ally Week 2013! October 21 – 25
“This is a week where we can can have vital conversations to move the movement forward toward our collective queer liberation!” Ally week is meant to encourage national conversations about how everyone can become a better ally to LGBT youth. Allies can be parents, family members, teachers, youth activists, and anyone at any age who supports LGBT youth. To register your GSA for Ally Week, get tips on organizing ally themed events, sample letters to your administration, and much more visit GLSEN: Ally Week … [Read more...]
3rd Annual “Dine Out for Queer Youth” at Saturn Café
Community members turned out for another successful outing at the Saturn Café for the third annual "Dine Out for Queer Youth" -- dining with family & friends while raising funds for queer youth projects in Santa Cruz County. Some of the raffle prizes for adults included two (2) Mount Hermon Redwood Canopy "Zip Line" Tours, Value $180, Fused Glass Platter from Patsy's Studio, Value: $60, Artisans Gallery necklaces, Value $65 each and more. Some of the raffle prizes for youth included a Saturn Café T-shirt, Peet's Coffee & Tea Gift Cards, … [Read more...]
3rd Annual “Dine Out for Queer Youth” & Raffle at the Saturn Café
Wednesday, October 16th 10am-3am (yes, 3am Thursday morning) Saturn Café, 145 Laurel Street, Santa Cruz Another way to celebrate Queer History Month during the month of October — Help raise funds for queer youth programs in Santa Cruz County! Please share with colleagues, family & friends via email, Facebook, etc! See you there! Raffle: Adult Raffle Prizes: $5 tickets or 5 @ $20 Youth Raffle Prizes: $1 tickets or 6 @ $5 Get Your Raffle Tickets @ Saturn Café - Ask your server! Buy Your Raffle Tickets online -- Email … [Read more...]
Bullying Awareness Prevention Month
October 2013 “ This month serves as a reminder that bullying prevention must be addressed, and one way to accomplish this is through educating ourselves, our communities and the youth in our lives.” - Katie Gorscak, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services To learn more about bullying and ways to prevent it visit stopbullying.gov … [Read more...]
LGBT History into LA High School Classrooms
“The Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center is looking to bring lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) history into the classroom, as the Center's Project SPIN has developed LGBT lesson plans to be available for integration into high school history curriculum in the LA public school system.” Read More in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]
Top 25 LGBTI-Friendly Universities & Colleges 2013 Listing
Campus Pride, a nationally-recognized organization dedicated to making colleges and universities safer, more inclusive spaces for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals, released its annual list of the "Top 25-LGBT Friendly Colleges And Universities" in the country today. Each campus included in the final listing achieved 5 stars overall in the index, plus 5 stars in sexual orientation and 5 stars in gender identity/expression for an LGBT-friendly campus. In addition, the campuses had to have 4.5 stars or above (or the … [Read more...]