Each year between November 13 – 19, people and organizations around the country participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help increase understanding about transgender people and the issues members of the community face. Learn more and discover ways to participate at glaad.org/transweek … [Read more...]

Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. Learn more and discover ways to show support at glaad.org/tdor … [Read more...]

Featuring speakers, an altar, a grief meditation, and a reception to honor trans lives lost to violence. When: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 @ 6 - 8:30 pm Where: Resource Center For Nonviolence, 612 Ocean Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Learn more and RSVP … [Read more...]

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Upcoming Youth Programs & Events @ The Diversity Center Tween Time: A Spooky Arts and Crafts Hangout!, Nov 14 Join us to make art that encourages understanding and compassion. You can make affirmation bracelets, random acts of kindness rocks, or kindness paperchains. No art experience required. Come on by and bring a friend! Snacks provided. *Tween Time is a recurring program happening on the second Thursday of each month. When: Thursday, November 14 @ 3 - 5 pm Where: The Diversity Center Ages: 8-12 Expand Your Mind! … [Read more...]

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In November we're doing lots of storytelling and community building, especially honoring North American Indigenous, Mexican, and worldwide Indigenous cultural traditions. Join us for original character builds with Santa Cruz Public Libraries, light physical wellness, and lots of crafting, as well as our annual Friendsgiving potluck (food restriction friendly) and an all-ages Trans Day Of Remembrance ceremony and resources for activists. You're also invited to CA Film & Cultural Center's Indigenous Short Film Festival! We will be … [Read more...]

The holidays can be a difficult time for LGBTQIA2S+ youth, here are some resources to help you or a friend. Queer and Trans Wellness Resources & Holiday Self Care Tips - GSA Network Holiday Self-Care Tips for LGBTQ Youth - The Trevor Project Going Home for the Holidays...Or Any Days - PFLAG imi.guide - Guides built for and with LGBTQ+ teens to help you explore your identity and support your mental health Stories to uplift, empower, and inspire queer and trans youth - It Gets Better Project … [Read more...]