“Queer, trans, gender non-comforming folks, and queer people of color — as well as others who may have challenging relationships with their families — can feel a challenging ambivalence about going home during the breaks daunting task. Here are a few tips for taking care of yourself!” Click Here to view the whole flyer created by UCSC’s Cantu Center … [Read more...]
LGBTQ Youth Meetup at YES Conference – November 21st
LGBTQ Youth Meetup will not be held at the Diversity Center this week because the group will be at the Youth Empowerment Summit (YES). When: Saturday, November 21, 2015 @9:00am – 8:00pm Location: John O'Connell High School, San Francisco. … [Read more...]
Calling All Teen Artists! Sell Your Art at the Subjects to Change Winter Art Market! Submissions Due November 30
Make art? Make crafts? Wanna sell it? - SELL YOUR STUFF AT OUR WINTER ART MARKET! How? Email: subjectstochange@santacruzmah.org by November 30th with you name, grade, school, statement about your artwork & 3 - 5 images of what you plan to sell! (NOTE: since it's the holiday season, we recommend giftable items...like cards, buttons, hats, bags, etc.) For more information see attached flyer! … [Read more...]
[Tonight] Transgender Day of Remembrance – Remembering the victims of anti-transgender violence, November 20 @ 7:30pm
Join the Diversity Center's Trans* Support Program for a candlelight vigil. The group will meet at the Clock Tower on River St. Bring candles (or flashlights which can be muted in a paper bag, etc.) and signs. A single-file procession into town may happen, so bring comfortable shoes. When: Friday, November 20th, 2015 @ 7:30pm Where: The Clock Tower, Downtown Santa Cruz … [Read more...]
[Reminder] GSA Network’s 11th Annual Youth Empowerment Summit (YES), November 21, SF
YES is a free annual conference for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) and ally youth activists who are dedicated to racial, economic, and educational justice for trans* and queer youth. YES is youth-planned and youth-led. Our theme this year is"#BlackTransLivesMatter Solidarity." The day includes: workshops, drag show, resource fair, and dance, plus free HIV testing. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided. When: Saturday, November 21st, 2015 @ 9am - 8:30pm Where: O’Connell (John) High, 2355 Folsom St. San Francisco, CA … [Read more...]
Equality Scholarship – 2016 Scholarship Application Now Open
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 one $12,000 scholarship and 10 or more $6,0000 scholarships to put towards college expenses for graduating high school seniors. To learn more about eligibility, selection criteria, submitting an application, or have general questions visit equalityscholarship.org Deadline to Apply: Monday, February 1st, 2016 … [Read more...]
LGBTQ Youth Meet-up Upcoming Meetings
The Diversity Center's LGBTQ Youth Program is looking for youth ages 12 - 18 to join our dynamic team of youth activists and leaders within the LGBTQ and ally community! For more information contact the LGBTQ Youth Program at 831-425-5422x104 or email youth@diversitycenter.org Upcoming Dates: When: Saturday, November 14, 2015 @ 1:00pm – 3:30pmLocation: The Diversity Center When: Saturday, November 21, 2015 @9:00am – 8:00pmLocation: LGBTQ Youth Meetup at YES Conference, John O'Connell High School, San Francisco … [Read more...]
LGBT Local News: Good Times Front Cover Story, “Bedside Manners
“Navigating the health care system can be a nightmare for transgender individuals. But some local providers are working to change that” Read the full article in The Good Times … [Read more...]
[Reminder] GSA Network’s 11th Annual Youth Empowerment Summit (YES), November 21, SF
YES is a free annual conference for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) and ally youth activists who are dedicated to racial, economic, and educational justice for trans* and queer youth. YES is youth-planned and youth-led. Our theme this year is "#BlackTransLivesMatter Solidarity." The day includes: workshops, drag show, resource fair, and dance, plus free HIV testing. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided. When: Saturday, November 21st, 2015 @ 9am - 8:30pm Where: O’Connell (John) High, 2355 Folsom St. San Francisco, CA … [Read more...]
[Reminder] PFLAG SCC invites you to join us for Coffee & Conversation, November 10
PFLAG is celebrating the art of conversation during the holidays. We are trying out a new meeting format for the next couple of months. 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, November 10th, 2015 @ 7pm Where: Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High Street, Santa Cruz Contact us at pflagscc@gmail.com, … [Read more...]