GSA Day for Gender Justice (#GSADay4GJ) is a national day of action for GSA clubs, LGBTQ+ youth, and allies to center trans, nonbinary, and gender-diverse people and mobilize for their liberation. This year, TRUTH is calling on GSAs to mobilize around the fifth point of the platform: We call for Decolonization and Reparations for all Indigenous and Black Peoples For more information, calls to action, and resources visit gsanetwork.org/gsaday4gj … [Read more...]
Our Trans Youth | “Water the Roses”, November 15
Water the Roses centers the voices and leadership of trans gurls of color and builds a future free from violence against trans women and gurls. Through the gurl space, our team is creating space for gurl leaders to connect, develop their skills, and step into their #transgurlpower. Water the Roses is a virtual space within Gender Justice Leadership Programs, supported by the GSA Network National Team. This space is intergenerational as folks at GSA Network prioritize fostering the relationships of the newer and older generations. Join our next … [Read more...]
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), November 20
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), November 20 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 find ideas to participate at glaad.org/tdor … [Read more...]
Transgender Awareness Week, November 13 – 19
The week before Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20, people and organizations around the country participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help raise the visibility of transgender people and address issues members of the community face. Learn more and find ideas to participate at glaad.org/transweek … [Read more...]
GLSEN | Solidarity Week, November 6 – 10
"The important part of understanding solidarity work is that collective action is powerful in enacting change. In fact, solidarity can either be the biggest threat to oppression or one of the biggest allies in upholding and reinforcing it. How you show up, or don’t, makes all the difference." For resources, posts by the GLSEN National Student Council, and ways to take action visit glsen.org/solidarityweek … [Read more...]
Native American Heritage Month, November 2023
"National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated each year in November. It is a time to celebrate the traditions, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities and ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each passing generation. This November and every month, we celebrate the culture and heritage of these remarkable Americans who deeply enrich the quality and character of our Nation. We celebrate Indian Country with its remarkable diversity of … [Read more...]
National Coming Out Day, October 11
Human Rights Campaign | hrc.org/campaigns/national-coming-out-day Coming Out Resources Center Project THRIVE Webinar: “Breaking Down the Closet Door" | October 11 @ 1PM | The discussion is for parents, caregivers and youth-serving professionals to better understand how to engage with youth who are coming out and how to create affirming spaces. The Trevor Project | The Coming Out Handbook Includes the following topics: Identity, Basics of Sexual Orientation, What is Sex Assigned at Birth?, What is Gender?, Gender Identity, … [Read more...]
Community Sponsors
Meet the Fall 2023 Student Planning Committee
We thank them for their commitment, leadership, and work in planning the Summit during their weekly meetings! Aaron Gonzales, any pronouns, Student, City of Watsonville, Santa Cruz County Daphne Johnson, any pronouns, Student, City of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County Izzy Brandon, she/they, Student, City of Watsonville, Santa Cruz County Juniper Brown, he/they, Homeschool Student, Santa Cruz County Sion Erkiletian, they/them/theirs, Student in Aptos, Santa Cruz County Zahir Sabbah, he/him, Student in Aptos, Santa Cruz … [Read more...]
In the News
Growing Up in Santa Cruz, September 2023 "A Brave Space for All: A workshop helps LGBTQ students" by Sion Erkiletian, Juniper & Daphne / Page 21 Talk of the Bay Radio Show Listen at Sep 18, 2023 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, Christine Barrington, Education, Local, Program, Talk of the Bay Closet Free Radio Stay tuned to KZSC 88.1 FM / Monday, September 25 / 7:00-8:00 pm … [Read more...]