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 "Our Gente" @ The Epicenter Presents: "Q-Turn" - In Person Q-TURN is Our Gente’s LGBTQ+ specific set of drop-in hours that happen every Thursday from 12 PM to 5 PM at The Epicenter. Youth … [Read more...]
LGBTQ+ News – “How one woman fought bigotry and helped change the way Asian Americans see themselves” – The Los Angeles Times
"Zia was an early proponent of what was once a novel idea: that Americans with roots in China, Japan, Vietnam and other Asian countries could unite as Asian Americans to organize and, when necessary, agitate. The group identity would expand to more parts of Asia, such as India, and later include Pacific Islanders. Some believe it’s not far-fetched to say that without Zia, May would not now be observed as Asian American and Pacific Islander Island Month." - The Los Angeles Times … [Read more...]
LGBTQ+ News – “How Civil Rights Pioneer Pauli Murray’s Legacy Lives on Today” – Teen Vogue
"Pauli Murray has a phenomenal and brilliant legacy. Dr. Murray’s existence highlights the fact that there have been Black, gender-expansive, and queer thinkers blazing bright paths in legal spaces and beyond. " - Teen Vogue … [Read more...]
LGBTQ+ News – “Icon Sylvia Rivera profiled in a book for Latine youth” – GLAAD
"Seeing a dearth of books about Latine people, the organization Hispanic Star teamed up with Macmillan to create a series of books that would "get Hispanic heroes into every Latine household and ensure every Latino kid has access to the stories of their own heroes." - GLAAD … [Read more...]
Reminder – The Diversity Center | Mental Health Services Program for LGBTQIA+ Youth and Family Members
Free Mental Health Support for LGBTQIA+ Youth and Family Members. In-person sessions at The Diversity Center, at your school, or online. Contact mhservices@diversitycenter.org or 831-322-4870 (calls only) … [Read more...]
Reminder – Camp OUT! August 4 – 6, Watsonville
The Diversity Center is housing a Camp OUT for LGBTQ+ youth. The Camp Out is an LGBTQ+ inclusive and accessible camping experience for campers ages 14-18 at Mt. Madonna County Park. The Camp Out is free and we have space for 20 campers. When: Friday, August 4 - Sunday, August 6 Where: Mt. Madonna County Park Campers can reserve their space at camp by filling out this form: tinyurl.com/TDCcampout2023 … [Read more...]
Reminder – Tegan and Sara “Junior High” US Book Tour! June 2, Santa Cruz
Tegan & Sara will share their new book “Junior High,” which explores growing up, coming out, and finding yourself through music and sisterhood. When: Friday, June 2 @ 7:00pm Where: The Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz Tickets & Details @ Bookshop Santa Cruz … [Read more...]
Reminder – Santa Cruz High’s Rainbow Alliance Presents “Dressed in Drag!”, June 3, Santa Cruz
"Dressed in Drag" is a high school drag show. Proceeds shall go to support the LGBTQ community under siege in Tennessee. When: Saturday, June 3, 2023 @ 7:00pm Where: Santa Cruz High School Auditorium … [Read more...]
Statement of Support from Congressmember Jimmy Panetta for National Day of Silence 2023
For the seventh year in a row, Congressmember Jimmy Panetta has spoken out on the floor of Congress to support LGBTQIA+/Ally Youth for the National Day of Silence. "Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the students and allies who marked the National Day of Silence on April 14, 2023. On this day, people around the country and in California’s 19th Congressional District, stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ community by taking a vow of silence. Students raise awareness on the challenges and hurdles that continue to face our LGBTQ youth and … [Read more...]
Maven Youth | 2023 VIRTUAL National LGBT+ Youth Tech Summer Camp, Ages 14 – 19, July 24
Students gain the computer science skills needed to make an impact and prepare for tech careers in our FREE summer camp programs. Summer camp participants get exposure to tech jobs, meet LGBT+ leaders in tech careers, and find community in our supportive safe space for youth to be their full authentic self; all while building the tech competencies. Are camps are designed and lead by LGBT+ youth. Meet our amazing 2023 Trainers leading our Summer learning this year. Learn more and register at Maven Youth … [Read more...]