“As transgender millennials, we seem to be getting the backlash of it all. Yet with lives of young people at risk everyday, we need the nation to realize one thing: this really is not a conversation about restrooms. Instead, this is a conversation about whether or not we are ready to empower the next generation to live as who they truly are on school grounds, bring about the next wave of change and education, and yes, pee in peace.” Read the full article in BuzzFeed … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Queer Camp 2016, August 12 – 14 [Registration Now 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...]
Bay Area 2016 Pride Events
Santa Cruz Pride When: Sunday, June 5 @ 11amWhere: Downtown Santa Cruzsantacruzpride.orgClick Here to register to march with the youth contingent! Silicon Valley Pride When: Sunday, August 28th @ 10amWhere: Downtown San Josesvpride.com Pajaro Valley Pride When: August 21st 2016Where: Downtown Watsonvillepajarovalleypride.org San Francisco Pride Trans March - Friday June 24Dyke March - Saturday June 25SF Pride - Sunday June 26 Watsonville Pride When: August 28th 2016 Where: Downtown Watsonville Oakland Pride When: … [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 emailyouth@diversitycenter.org … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Santa Cruz Pride 2016 – March with the Youth Contingent!
Pride is swiftly approaching! The Diversity Center Youth Program will be marching in the pride parade, and want a large youth contingent to join them! When: Sunday June 5th, 2016 Where: Downtown Santa Cruz Register for Free Today! … [Read more...]
Queer Camp 2016, August 12 – 14 [Registration Now 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...]
LGBT Film Screening: El Canto Del Colibrí: Película y Diálogo Comunitario/Film Screening and Community Discussion, May 14, Oakland
El Canto del Colibrí es un nuevo documental que explora las relaciones entre padres Latinos inmigrantes y sus hijxs y familia LGBTQ. Ven a disfrutar comida deliciosa, ver el documental, conectarte con organizaciones LGBTQ en Oakland, y platicar sobre temas importantes en nuestras comunidades. The film El Canto del Colibrí is a new documentary exploring the relationships between Latino immigrant fathers and their LGBTQ family members. Come enjoy delicious food, watch the documentary, meet LGBTQ Latinx organizations in Oakland, and talk about … [Read more...]
Read about 19th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards, May 7, 5:30 pm
Read about the 2016 QYLA! Santa Cruz Sentinel Join us in honoring & celebrating Queer Youth & Ally Leaders! 19th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards Saturday, May 7, 2016Aptos High School, Aptos 5:30 pm Resource Fair 6:00 pm Catered Buffet Dinner 7:00 pm Awards Ceremony Watch the QYLA PSA featuring the 2016 QYLA Emcee's, Joan & Vincent! QYLA Tickets Available! Tickets available on Brown Paper Tickets Adult tickets: $25 - $95 Sliding Scale / Youth/Senior tickets: $10 Info: QYLA Tickets Volunteer … [Read more...]
Congratulations 2016 QYLA Nominees & Awardees!
Read about the 2016 QYLA! Santa Cruz Sentinel Join us in honoring & celebrating Queer Youth & Ally Leaders! 19th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards Saturday, May 7, 2016 Aptos High School, Aptos 5:30 pm Resource Fair 6:00 pm Catered Buffet Dinner 7:00 pm Awards Ceremony Watch the QYLA PSA featuring the 2016 QYLA Emcee's, Joan & Vincent! QYLA Tickets Available! Tickets available on Brown Paper Tickets Adult tickets: $25 - $95 Sliding Scale / Youth/Senior tickets: $10 Info: QYLA … [Read more...]
[Reminder] 19th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards, May 7
Please join us as we honor & celebrate queer youth leadership. The Aptos High School “Rainbow Alliance” Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) has chosen the theme “Rainbow Renaissance: The Birds, Bee’s and the Somewhere In-between’s.” When: Saturday, May 7th, 2016 @ 5:30pm Where: Aptos High School, 100 Mariner Way, Aptos, CA 95003 Planning on attending? RSVP on Facebook and share the event with your friends and family! Visit QYLA.org for more information, volunteer opportunities, or to purchase tickets! … [Read more...]