Dear Friend of LGBTQ & Ally Youth, We are asking community members, especially educators, to take a few moments to comment regarding LGBT history in California State History/Social Studies Framework draft prior to November 25, 2014. Please make your voice heard regarding the importance of LGBT history -- please forward this action alert widely! Thank you! ----- Action Alert – from the Safe Schools Project of Santa Cruz County Action Alert! Please take action prior to November 25, 2014 (Direct link to this memo … [Read more...]
Conexiones Thanksgiving Social! Nov 20
We'll come together to eat, celebrate and give thanks! ¡Nos reunimos para comer, celebrar y dar gracias! When: Thursday, November 20th @ 6:30pm - 9pm Pot Luck - $10.00 suggested donation. Contact Jorge Bru program coordinator for RSVP, details, and directions at: conexiones@diversitycenter.org or (831) 295-6969 Bring your family and friends! … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Unearthing The Surprising Religious History Of American Gay Rights Activism
“Today, although Americans for and against gay rights cite their religious beliefs, those who oppose same-sex marriage and other civil rights for LGBT individuals have been especially vocal in declaring that God is on their side. That's not always been the expectation about the faithful. In the mid-1960s, LGBT activists often looked to men of the cloth as allies in their fight for justice and human rights, according to historians.” Read more in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Which States Have Passed Gay Marriage Laws in the Past Year?
“On Wednesday, Indiana joined the 18 other states where gay marriage is legal by striking down its state ban. All told, seven states have successfully legalized same-sex marriage in the past year: New Jersey, Hawaii, Illinois, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and now Indiana.” To read more about the marriage equality victories visit National Journal To see an interactive map with states that have legalized, not legalized, or have pending legislation Click Here … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Gay Historical Sites, Past And Present – A Look At LGBT Relevant Places Across America
“June 28 marks the 45th anniversary of the Stonewall riots -- a moment that has often been deemed "the genesis" of the contemporary lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights movement...Still, other historical sites across the country where landmark LGBT rights moments have taken place are in abundance, and many of them go largely unnoticed.” Read more in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]
[Reminder] STRANGE visits the GLBT History Museum! July 10, SF
When: Thursday, July 10th @ 11am - 7pm Where: GLBT History Museum, 4127 18th St. San Francisco, CA For more information contact STRANGE: call (831) 325 - 0656 or email strange@encompasscs.org … [Read more...]
[Reminder] PFLAG Santa Cruz County Celebrates Unbreakable Love – Staying Together Through The Changes In Life, July 8
This months meeting will feature Ann and Nancy Forsberg tell their Unbreakable Love Story. When Ann (Father Larry) began to show subtle signs of change over 20 years ago, Nancy knew that she needed to understand and make changes of her own for their marriage to survive. When: Tuesday July 8th @ 7pm - 9pm Where: Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High Street, Santa Cruz. The first hour of our meeting is dedicated to support groups, followed in the second hour by our speakers for the evening. Contact PFLAG at pflagscc@gmail.com, … [Read more...]
2014 Logo Trailblazers – Watch it FREE Online!
“...The one-hour special will feature the celebrities, politicians, activists, and trendsetters who are transforming our cultural landscape - as well as musical performances from some of today's biggest artists.” Honorees featured are youth leaders, GSA’s, Edie Windsor & Roberta Kaplan, Jason Collins, and Orange is the New Black! Music performances include A Great Big World, Sia, Demi Lovato, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Mary Lambert, Iggy Azalea, Jared Leto, Pete Wentz, and many more! Watch the full show at Logotv For more information … [Read more...]
LGBT News: ‘Outcasting’ Radio Program Elevates Lives Of Queer Youth
“Called ‘Outcasting,’ the radio program is produced by young queer people and straight allies and broadcast on more than 40 public radio stations affiliated with the Pacifica Radio Network. Not only does this program serve as a resource for young queers across America, but it injects an LGBT narrative into the conversation surrounding mainstream radio that historically lacks this kind of perspective.” Read more in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]
California LGBT News: Middle School Kids Fight to Form Gay-Straight Alliance
“Down the street from Stanback, a 6-foot Confederate flag hangs over the doorway of a home. Liberal Chapel Hill and Carrboro seem distant. Elizabeth Vallero, an A.L. Stanback guidance counselor and GSA supporter, knows the residents of these rural fringes of Orange County are more conservative than their neighbors , and so do administrators, she says. "Change is difficult in public schools," she says. "There's a fear of doing something different."” Read more in Indy Week … [Read more...]