GSA Family- We know today is a hard day and many of us are scared of what is to come, particularly for our siblings who are not in "blue" states. Know this - we will NEVER stop fighting for you. We will fight tirelessly for your right to live authentically, for your right to education, healthcare, safety, and economic opportunity. Our dream of liberation has not been deferred or diminished because we see the power that you all hold and will work to uplift it, grow it, and make that dream manifest. We see you. We value you. We love you. … [Read more...]

“Yet, you don’t have to wait for Trump’s administration to take office to roll up your sleeves. There are concrete and practical steps you can take to support queer people starting today to ensure our physical safety and to make sure that organizations will have the resources to fight discrimination and to educate others about what we’re up against. “ Read the full article in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]

“The LGBTQ community has fought extremely hard for equal rights. People have died along the way, and our struggle still continues. As your Presidency begins, please recognize and show compassion for this struggle. You have spoken about [our] community multiple times during your campaign, now is the time to show us that it wasn’t just politics, but that you have a real sense of humanity.” Read the full article in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]

gender spectrum has programs available for each day of the week, which will be recorded and published. Monday, November 14 – Gender Basics: An Introduction to Gender Tuesday, November 15 – Challenging Moments in Conversation: How to Avoid Awkward Situations Wednesday, November 16 – Suicidal Warning Signs Thursday, November 17 – Gender Inclusive School Leadership in Action Friday, November 18 – Creating Gender Inclusive Schools Q&A + Voicemail Series – An Ongoing Conversation About Gender Sunday, November 20 – Navigating the … [Read more...]

“Transgender Awareness Week (TAW) is an opportunity for students, educators and community members to increase visibility of the transgender community and to raise awareness of the experiences of transgender and gender nonconforming students, who often face hostile school environments.” -  GLSEN (guides on being an ally and making your club more inclusive also available) … [Read more...]

“The plan had Ryan stay home that first day of school. After lunch, teachers in each fifth-grade class explained that the classmate they had known as a girl would return the next day as a boy. That night, fifth-grade parents received letters and emails explaining the news. Parents schoolwide were invited to a forum two days later on gender diversity with Mr. Malpas...Teachers at every grade level added books with themes of inclusion and defining one’s own identity. The whole school discussed “Red: A Crayon’s Story,” about a blue crayon trapped … [Read more...]

The Equality Scholarship recognizes youth throughout Central and Northern California who have demonstrated service to the LGBTQ community. It is expected that the collaborative will award 11 or more $6,0000 scholarships to put towards college expenses for graduating high school seniors. To learn more about elegibility, selection criteria, submitting an application, or have general questions visit equalityscholarship.org Over the last ten years many local youth have been awarded! Students from Watsonville High, Harbor High, Pacific Collegiate, … [Read more...]