Please join the GLBT Alliance for a special audio presentation and panel discussion to analyze the Supreme Court’s hearing on marriage equality. More details can be found in the attached flyer. All are welcome! When: Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 @ 2pm - 4pm Where: Santa Cruz County Democratic Party Headquarters, 740 Front Street, Suite #165, Santa Cruz, CA Cost: FREE! Co-sponsors include the Santa Cruz Chapter of the ACLU, the Diversity Center and the People’s Democratic Club of Santa Cruz County. … [Read more...]
GLSEN: 2015 National School Climate Survey
GLSEN is seeking middle and high school aged youth to participate in their ninth national survey of LGBT youth! “The information gathered from this survey will help GLSEN to inform education policymakers and the public about the right of all students to be treated with respect in their schools. Many students in the past have also used the survey information to advocate with their teachers and principals for safer schools for LGBT students.” For more information and to complete the survey visit GLSEN … [Read more...]
PFLAG: 2015 National Scholarships for Graduating High School Seniors! Deadline: April 30
Lesbian? Gay? Bi? Trans? Queer? Ally? Open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens (Non-US citizens are eligible as long as they attend an accredited institution in the United States). Our scholarship program is entering its 14th year and supports the next generation of leaders who have already been working tirelessly on numerous programs, projects, and activities aimed at making schools and communities safe and welcoming for all. Deadline to Apply: Thursday, April, 30th 2015 Visit PFLAG to fill out an application today! … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Congressman Mike Honda’s Transgender Granddaughter Makes Him Proud
“ When California Congressman Mike Honda tweeted a photo of himself on Twitter back in February, grinning next to his beautiful 8-year-old granddaughter Malisa, it went viral right away — and not just because it was cute. ‘As a proud grandpa of a transgender grandchild,’ the eight-term Democrat wrote. ‘I hope she can feel safe at school without fear of being bullied.’ With those words, Honda had chosen to make a private family matter very public.“ Read the full story at NBC news … [Read more...]
LGBT News: The First Gay Sit-in Happened 40 Years Ago
“Forty years ago, three teen-agers in Philadelphia took an extraordinary step by refusing to take a step. Their sit-in began on Sunday, April 25, 1965, at Dewey's restaurant near Rittenhouse Square in Center City. According to an account provided several months later by Clark Polak, a gay-rights leader in Philadelphia, ‘the action was a result of Dewey's refusal to serve a large number of homosexuals and persons wearing non-conformist clothing.’” Read the full article at the History News Network … [Read more...]
[Reminder] 18th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards!
Join Us in Honoring and Celebrating Queer Youth Leaders! When: Saturday, May 9th, 2015 @ 5:30pm Where: San Lorenzo Valley High School, Felton Cost: Youth & Seniors = $10, Adults = $25 - $95 Click Here to purchase your tickets today! Schedule of Events: 5:30 pm Community Resource Fair 6:00 pm Catered Buffet Dinner 7:00 pm Awards Ceremony For more information, visit www.QYLA.org or call (831) 427-4004 or email us at info@QYLA.org Interested in volunteering? Contact QYLA to get involved with … [Read more...]
PFLAG: 2015 National Scholarships for Graduating High School Seniors! Deadline
Deadline to Apply: Thursday, April, 30th 2015 Lesbian? Gay? Bi? Trans? Queer? Ally? Open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens (Non-US citizens are eligible as long as they attend an accredited institution in the United States). Our scholarship program is entering its 14th year and supports the next generation of leaders who have already been working tirelessly on numerous programs, projects, and activities aimed at making schools and communities safe and welcoming for all. Visit PFLAG to fill out an application today! … [Read more...]
Statement of Support from Congressmember Sam Farr (D) – Santa Cruz/Monterey
For the 13th year, Congressmember Farr spoke out in support of LGBTIQ youth on the floor of Congress. A local student is mentioned in the speech, Karen Jimenez, from Aptos High School. Watch Farr's National Day of Silence Speech: Read the statement (attached) … [Read more...]
Day of Silence Student Event Resources
Day of Silence Student Event Resources Need some last minute ideas for planning your GSA’s Day of Silence event? Check out ‘Tips for the Last Minute Organizer’ To access and print Day of Silence speaking cards Click Here Need ideas on what sort of activities to organize on Day of Silence? Click Here For more resources, tips, and planning ideas visit dayofsilence.org … [Read more...]
Queer Youth Leadership Awards!
Dear Friend of Queer Youth, Please join us in honoring & celebrating queer youth leaders at the 18th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards on Saturday, May 9th at San Lorenzo Valley High School at 5:30 pm! Sponsor or Host a Table! Whether you're a group of friends, a business or community organization, consider attending QYLA as a group and sponsoring a table. Each table seats 10 persons. You'll be able to sit together and enjoy the dinner and awards ceremony together. Each table will be listed as a co-sponsor at the event. Final … [Read more...]