QYLA 2024 Community Service & Internship Opportunity QYLA is looking for volunteers and interns -- please consider being part of the QYLA 2024 Student Planning Committee Team. Community service hours and internships available / Short or long term opportunities. Committees include: Event Logistics; Food Production; Fundraising; Publicity; Outreach; Decorations; Stage; and more. QYLA 2024 Community Service / Internship Sign Up Form For more information please visit QYLA.org … [Read more...]
Black History Month
40th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Convocation, January 31, Santa Cruz This annual convocation celebrates the life and dreams of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with presentations about equality, freedom, justice, and opportunity. This year we welcome chef, food justice activist, publisher, and author, Bryant Terry. When: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 | Doors open at 6 p.m., program begins at 6:30 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium Learn more at UC Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Public Libraries | Black History Month Book … [Read more...]
Save the Date! 12th Annual Watsonville Film Festival, March 7 – 10
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GSA Network | GSA Day for Racial Justice #GSADay4RJ, February 22
Our theme this year for #GSADay4RJ is: We call for comprehensive education that reflects the histories and needs of queer, trans, Two-Spirit, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities. Youth deserve to have access to an inclusive, accurate, and honest education that comprehensively covers the real histories of people of different races, genders, and sexualities. This is beneficial to ALL students’ well-being, safety and education! Learn more and take action at gsanetwork.org/gsaday4rj! … [Read more...]
Call for LGBTQIA2S+ Youth Planning Committee: Fall 2024 Queer, Trans, and Allied Student Summit of the Central Coast
Students and community members under 18 are welcome to join our student planning committee! Open to all currently enrolled high school and middle school students located in Santa Cruz, San Benito, or Monterey County. Internships Available Main Objectives: choose the summit theme obtain input on goodie bags organize workshops for students choose a keynote speaker and more! Time Commitment: February-April, part of the Summer, and August - October 1 hour a week Sign Up -- Fall 2024 Student Summit Planning … [Read more...]
Save-the-Date: Fall 2024 Queer, Trans, and Allied Student Summit, September 28, Watsonville
The Safe Schools Project is proud to announce three (3) summits for LGBTQIA2S+ & Allied students and their families, caregivers, educators, and adult allies — all at the same location, day, and time! For teens: Queer, Trans, & Allied Student Summit of the Central Coast — Fall 2024 For adults: Parents/Guardians, Educators, and Adult Allies “Understanding Gender” Workshop — Fall 2024 For elementary students and their families: Glitter Kids Camp — Fall 2024 When: Saturday, September 28, 2024 @ 9:30 AM - 2:00 … [Read more...]
Crisis Support
PDF of these resources available here. … [Read more...]
Weekly & Monthly LGBTQ+ Youth Programs
The Diversity Center Youth Program, Santa Cruz County The youth program at TDC provides supportive, educational and social activities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and questioning (LGBTIQ) youth. Check out their weekly schedule events at diversitycenter.org/youth Questions? Email youth@diversitycenter.org Weekly and Monthly Happenings We’re here and Queer LGBTQ+ Youth Hangout (Weekly on Thursdays @ 4 - 6 PM) Welcome to the most awesome and inclusive hangout spot in town – We’re Here and Queer! Here, … [Read more...]
LGBTQIA2S+ News
GLAAD's First Annual 20 Under 20 - GLAAD "20 Under 20 spotlights twenty young LGBTQ people, ages 20 and under, who are accelerating acceptance of LGBTQ people while shaping the future of media and activism. The inaugural 20 Under 20 list demonstrates the diversity of communities, identities, and causes that Generation Z activists embody. From advocating for racial justice, to climate action, to Title IX protections, the 20 Under 20 Honorees are carrying on the legacies of the advocates that came before them before them and are using media, … [Read more...]