“LGBTQ youth, know that we, LGBTQ adults and allies, strive to create safer schools and communities for you and with you. Know that as hard as we try, we cannot 100% eradicate the recklessness and cruelty found in an often homophobic, racist, transphobic, anti-Black, anti-immigrant and pro-violence society. Know that we use our spirits, our bodies and our work in every way possible to build hope and community for all of you.” Read the full letter at GLSEN … [Read more...]
Santa Cruz LGBT News: Locals Rally in Solidarity Against Tragic Shooting in Orlando
“People told KION they are distraught over the shooting in Orlando, but they will not let it break them...they expressed their hurt, fear, but also hope and love.” Read the full article at KION … [Read more...]
[Reminder] GSA Network: GSA NorCal & Central Valley Activist Camp 2016, July 15 – July 17
Every summer GSA Network offers GSA Activist Camp! GSA Activist Camp is a youth-planned, youth-led summer training academy for youth. GSA Activist Camps are 3 days long and feature interactive and fun community building, skill building, and political education. Participants come from a wide range of backgrounds and learn how to: Strengthen their GSA clubs through coalition building and strategic organizing. Recognize the ways that homophobia and transphobia are connected to racism, sexism, classism and other … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Pajaro Valley Pride LGBTQ+ & Allies Family Picnic, June 18
To honor and celebrate ALL families, Pajaro Valley Pride will be hosting a picnic for the whole family. We cordially invite you and your family to a friendly picnic where there will be activities for kids, in addition to a raffle designed to help Pajaro Valley Pride raise funds for our Pride festival on August 21st at the Watsonville Downtown plaza. Food and activities will be provided by Pajaro Valley Pride. For more information visitpajarovalleypride.org When: Saturday, June 18th, 2016 @ 12pm - 3pm Where: First Christian Church (Disciples … [Read more...]
[Video] Diversity Center’s Youth Program Pride Contingent Re-Cap
Santa Cruz Youth celebrated a WONDERFUL pride earlier this month. Visit Diversity Center Youth Program on Facebook for photographs and a video of the march! Interested in getting involved? Attend a weekly youth meet-up! 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 … [Read more...]
Nuestra existencia es resistencia – un reflejo del amor a los miembros de La Red de Alianzas de Géneros y Sexualidades Our Existence is Resistance – A Reflection of Love to the GSA Network Membership
“El domingo pasado se apagaron muchas vidas. Ayer sucumbieron muchos sueños. La tragedia en la discoteca Pulse de Orlando, Florida, ha impactado a nuestra comunidad Latinx, y a nuestra comunidad lesbiana, gay, bisexual, transgénero, y queer (LGBTQ). Todos y todas sentimos la pérdida de nuestros hermanos y hermanas.” “This weekend, many lives were extinguished and many dreams vanished. The tragedy at Pulse club in Orlando, Florida, has impacted our Latinx community as well as our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community. … [Read more...]
From the GSA Network: Our Existence is Resistance – a reflection of love to the GSA Network membership
Peace and Solidarity National Association Members, These are difficult times in deed. Thank you for all you have done to hold, support and uplift the youth in these difficult times. Below please find a statement/ open letter in Spanish and English to the GSA members across the country, in particular our Latinx family. Feel free to share or use as needed in your work. The link to the statement on GSAN's site can be found here:https://gsanetwork.org/comunicado-orlando Strength and Solidarity, Geoffrey GSA Network Nuestra … [Read more...]
[Reminder] PFLAG SCC invites you to join us for “Coffee and Conversation”!, June 14
PFLAG is continuing our new meeting format. Instead of our formal meeting, with support group and program, we are going informal—coffee and conversation. We are hoping that this will be more welcoming and will allow us to more fully meet the needs of parents and other members of the LGBTQ community. When: Tuesday, June 14th, 2016 @ 7PM Where: Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High Street, Santa Cruz Contact PFLAG: pflagscc@gmail.com, www.pflagscc.org or 831-427- 4016 … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Queer Camp 2016, August 12 – 14 [Registration Open]
Spend time with a welcoming community that accepts you and everyone under the rainbow! The Diversity Center's annual Queer Camp is a three day, two night camp for youth ages 12-18 who identify under the LGBTQ+ spectrum, or are simply amazing allies. Click Here to register today! Limited space available! When: Friday August 12 - Sunday, August 14, 2016 Where: Mt. Madonna St. Park in Watsonville Cost: $125 Suggested donation; no one turned away for lack of funds. Questions? Email youth@diversitycenter.org … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Queer Camp 2016, August 12 – 14 [Registration Open]
Spend time with a welcoming community that accepts you and everyone under the rainbow! The Diversity Center's annual Queer Camp is a three day, two night camp for youth ages 12-18 who identify under the LGBTQ+ spectrum, or are simply amazing allies. Click Here to register today! Limited space available! When: Friday August 12 - Sunday, August 14, 2016Where: Mt. Madonna St. Park in WatsonvilleCost: $125 Suggested donation; no one turned away for lack of funds. Questions? Email youth@diversitycenter.org … [Read more...]