Through experiential activities and guest speakers, participants including parents will unlearn the gender binary model and its limitations. Participants will learn about the experience of transgender and gender non-conforming children at different developmental stages and the challenges they, their families and their schools face today. When: Thursday October 15, 22, and 29th, 2015 @ 6pm - 9pm Where: Cabrillo College, Room 1606, 6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 Registration Cost: $85 For more information and to register online Click Here … [Read more...]
GLSEN Ally Week – “#MyAllies – Speak With Me, Not For Me” Sept 28 – Oct 2
“Ally Week is an opportunity for students to engage in a national conversation about the meaning of allyship. Ally Week is for everyone: straight and cisgender allies to LGBT youth are encouraged to learn about what actions they can take to support their LGBT peers, while LGBT youth can learn about how to support one another's overlapping, intersecting identities.” GLSEN has created resources and educational guides for this event geared towards individuals, GSA’s, and educators! Visit glsen.org/allyweek/betterallies for tips to take action … [Read more...]
Recap: 2015 GSA Network Summer Activist Camp
Ever wonder what it’s like to go to a LGBT activist camp or conference? The GSA Network has created a short video demonstrating what a powerful effect their recent GSA activist camp had on youth attendees. Click Here to view the video … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Two High School Students Created A Game That Literally Breaks Down Stereotypes
“Seventeen-year-old Shazmin and 15-year-old Jaymi are two New York high school students currently killing the game as a part of Girls Who Code, an organization that works to provide young women with the skills to pursue opportunities in the STEM fields...For their final project the duo created Bias Breaker, an RPG-style game that addresses the lack of representation in media and attempts to break down sexist, racist, and anti-gay stereotypes.” Read more on BuzzFeed … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Now Recruiting Teens for Subjects to Change 2015 – 2016 – Deadline to Apply: Sept. 21
The MAH is now accepting applications for the teen program, Subjects to Change! This program is geared for teenagers who want to make a difference in Santa Cruz County by raising awareness of community issues through collaborative arts and creative experiences (think: arts for social change.) Application Due: Monday, September 21st, 2015 Ages: 12 - 18 years old Click Here to learn more and apply today! … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Surf City AIDS Ride, September 20
The Surf City AIDS Ride is a major fundraising event for the Santa Cruz AIDS Project. Our goal is to raise much-needed funds for items and programs which are not otherwise funded by our United Way, state, and federal programs. We also strive to provide, not only a ride that is a substantial challenge for all levels of riders, but is fun, safe, and rewarding for our cyclists, sponsors, and volunteers. 12, 30, 65, and 100 mile routes are available. When: Sunday September 20, 2015 Where: Santa Cruz County Courthouse, 701 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, … [Read more...]
LGBT History Month October 2015!
LGBT history month celebrates the achievements of lesbian, gay, and transgender icons! This month not only celebrates LGBT history, but serves as a great opportunity to educate our communities! Need ideas on celebrating LGBT history this year? lgbthistorymonth.com - Highlights 31 LGBT icons, one for each day of the month. Each icon is accompanied by a bio, photographs, videos, and other resources. gsanetwork.org/lgbthistorymonth - The GSA Network has developed some great ideas for sharing LGBT history with your school. Ideas include: … [Read more...]
Youth in Motion
Free LGBT Films for GSA’s! Since 2008, Youth In Motion has provided free LGBTQ films and curriculum guides to Gay-Straight Alliances and educators in schools nationwide. Youth in Motion now supports over 750 schools in 40 states! Visit frameline.org/youth-motion to register your GSA for free LGBT films! … [Read more...]
Resources for Parents & Adult Allies of LGBT Youth
As LGBT students and allies head back to school, there are excellent local parent support groups that offer both youth and adults a safe space. Two examples are: Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) - Founded in 1991, this local chapter meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Meetings begin with an hour devoted to discussion groups, followed by a unique program for that month. Past programs have featured: community leaders, local LGBT organizations, government representatives, authors, and many other exciting … [Read more...]
2015 Pride Celebration!
Salinas - 6th Annual Salinas Valley Pride Ages: 16+ facebook.com/svpride … [Read more...]