LGBTQIA2S+ Youth Programs
The Diversity Center Youth Program The youth program at TDC provides supportive, educational and social activities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and questioning (LGBTIQ) youth. Check out their weekly schedule events at diversitycenter.org/youth Questions? Email youth@diversitycenter.org "Our Gente" @ The Epicenter Presents: "Q-Turn" - In Person Q-TURN is Our Gente’s LGBTQ+ specific set of drop-in hours that happen every Thursday from 12 PM to 5 PM at The Epicenter. Youth participants are welcomed … [Read more...]
Holiday Wellbeing Resources for LGBTQIA2S+ Youth
GSA Network | Queer and Trans Wellness Resources "Wellness encompasses a wide variety of activities, from art to music to reflective exercises. The Trans & Queer Wellness Resources page was developed specifically for trans and queer youth of color who are working to create change in their schools and communities while balancing their physical and mental wellness." - gsanetwork.org/resources/youth-wellness Some highlights are: Holiday Self Care Tips Journaling for Beginners Emotional Safety Plan PDF of these … [Read more...]
Statement of Support from Congressmember Jimmy Panetta for National Day of Silence 2023
For the seventh year in a row, Congressmember Jimmy Panetta has spoken out on the floor of Congress to support LGBTQIA+/Ally Youth for the National Day of Silence. "Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the students and allies who marked the National Day of Silence on April 14, 2023. On this day, people around the country and in California’s 19th Congressional District, stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ community by taking a vow of silence. Students raise awareness on the challenges and hurdles that continue to face our LGBTQ youth and … [Read more...]
Youth Pride Fair @ The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Cruz County, June 4
What to expect? Button Making, Photo Booth, Snow Cone Making, Zorbing, and more! When: Sunday, June 4 @ 2:00 - 4:00 PM Where: The Boys & Girls Clubs, 543 Center St. Santa Cruz, CA For more information: (831) 423 - 3138 In collaboration with The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz Pride, and the Safe Safe Schools Project … [Read more...]
This Weekend! 48th Annual Santa Cruz Pride Parade & Festival, June 4, Santa Cruz
Pride Parade begins @ 11am The parade travels along Pacific from Cathcart to Locust. Pride Festival (12pm - 4pm @ Cooper Street, Abbott Square and the MAH) Enjoy entertainment, informational booths, and local vendors! Free MAH Admission: Scavenger hunt, art making for the young and young at heart. Santa Cruz MAH Family Day Info For more information and updates visit santacruzpride.org … [Read more...]
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month + Pride Events Across the Bay Area
Pride Month History - "Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month is currently celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan...Today, celebrations include pride parades, picnics, parties, workshops, symposia and concerts, and LGBTQ Pride Month events attract millions of participants around the world...The purpose of the commemorative month is to recognize the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and … [Read more...]
Pajaro Valley Pride Scholarship, Deadline: May 31, 2023
This year, Pajaro Valley Pride will award scholarships ranging from $500-$2000 (depending on availability) to students based on their academic successes as well as their involvement in social justice activism either on their school campus or in the community. Scholarships will be awarded regardless of citizenship. Applications In Both English And Spanish Are Welcome. Las Solicitudes Tanto En Inglés Como En Español Son Bienvenidas. Questions? visit pajarovalleypride.org/scholarship or email pajarovalleypride@gmail.com … [Read more...]
Out of this World Queer Youth Prom (Ages 14 – 18), May 19, Watsonville
The Diversity invites youth to blast off to an all-inclusive intergalactic Queer Prom! Queer Prom is for guests ages 14-18. Calling all explorers, astronauts, scientists, space aliens, robots and friends...you don't need a date to join the fun! Queer Prom will feature music from DJ LuNa.M.! Entertainment from Rouge Roulette & Khloe Quarterpounder and space-themed snacks. Our intention is to co-create a gender inclusive dance where guests can feel safe to make new friends and celebrate who they are. High School students can add their … [Read more...]
Black History Month
Ibram X. Kendi & Nic Stone, How to be a (Young) Antiracist (Every Thursday this February), Santa Cruz Bookshop Santa Cruz, NAACP Santa Cruz County Branch, the Santa Cruz County Office of Education, and the Santa Cruz Warriors welcome Dr. Ibram X. Kendi and Nic Stone for a discussion about their new book, How to Be a (Young) Antiracist—a dynamic reframing of the concepts shared in Kendi's book, with young adulthood front and center. Aimed at readers 12 and up, and co-authored by award-winning children's book author Nic Stone, How to Be … [Read more...]