Santa Cruz continues its tradition of honoring the LGBT voices of our leaders and our future: our queer youth and their allies. Delta High & FCC Watsonville join us in the house! Hosted by Steph Taylor & Rob Watson. When: Saturday, April 30th, 2016 @ 7pm - 8pm Listen Live at outinsantacruz.com … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Thousands Of Students Take Stand Against Bullying On GLSEN’s ‘Day Of Silence’
“We all agreed that ‘Silence Is Ours’ should be this year’s theme,” Emery Vela, a sophomore from Colorado and member of GLSEN’s National Student Council, told The Huffington Post. “We recognized that so many LGBT students like us are silenced by bullying and harassment, but now we’re working to reclaim that silence. Silence is a tool that’s ours, and we’re using it to make schools better for everyone.” Read the full article in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]
Day of Silence Statement of Support from Congressmember Sam Far
For the 13th year, Congressmember Sam Farr has spoken out on the floor of Congress to support LGBTIQ/Ally Youth while youth are silent on the National Day of Silence. Please watch this year's speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EvaTM1z48M&feature=youtu.be Attached, please find the text. The Speech is also available on Congressmember Farr's Facebook Twitter & Google+ We are grateful to Congressmember Farr and his congressional staff for their ongoing support of the LGBTIQ/Ally community. … [Read more...]
Spring 2016 Queer Youth Calendar
For more details and links about the events please visit the Spring 2016 Queer Youth Calendar. … [Read more...]
LGBT News: 21 LGBT Picture Books Every Kid Should Read
Visit The Advocate for the full list! … [Read more...]
LGBT News: “Visibility is self love”: GSA leaders Celebrate Trans Day of Visibility 2016
“March 31 was Trans Day of Visibility, and many of our GSA Network youth activists took time out to celebrate our community. In particular, the GSA Network Northern California region held an open mic in downtown Oakland, and the California TRUTH (Trans Youth) Council created a video discussing why trans visibility is so important--and why we need more than visibility for our trans communities.” To view photos from the event and view the video visit GSA Network … [Read more...]
[Reminder] QYLA Art Show at the 2016 Queer Youth Leadership Awards [Deadline April 25]
Back by popular demand, the QYLA Art Show is looking for middle and high school LGBTIQ & Ally artists to share their creations with Santa Cruz County. The QYLA Art Show aims to create a safe and inclusive outlet for queer expression on a public platform. All art submissions should be in by Monday, April 25 to be included in the show. For more information or to submit a photo of your art, contact us at art@QYLA.org … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Diversity Center Youth Program’s Queer Youth Weekly Meet-Ups [Every Friday & Saturday]
Watsonville Queer Youth Meet-up When: Fridays 3:30pm - 6pmWhere: First Christian Church in Watsonville Santa Cruz Queer Youth Meet-up When: Saturdays 1pm - 3:00pmWhere: Diversity Center in Santa Cruz Queer Youth Leadership Meet-Up When: Saturdays 3pm - 3:30pmWhere: Diversity Center in Santa Cruz For more information contact the LGBTQ Youth Program at (831) 425 - 5422 x104 or email youth@diversitycenter.org … [Read more...]
[Reminder] The Diversity Center Youth Program Presents: Breaking the Silence Rally!
Join youth across the county in breaking the silence after Day of Silence. There will be poets, musicians, and speakers throughout the event. ***CALL OUT for youth speakers and performers for this event is ongoing! Youth poets, activists, bands, etc. interested in performing at this rally can email youth@diversitycenter.org to sign up.*** When: Friday, April 15th, 2016 @ 4pm - 6:30pm Where: Santa Cruz Clock Tower For more information contact: youth@diversitycenter.org or call (831) 425 - 5422 … [Read more...]
GLSEN: Day of Silence 2016, April 15
What is Day of Silence? “...a National day of action in which students across the country vow to take a form of silence to call attention to the silencing effect of anti-LGBT bullying and harassment in schools.” Visit dayofsilence.org for tips on organzing events for the day, how to address resistance from peers & school administration, speaking cards, student rights, posters, and more! … [Read more...]