“ The White House is expected to announce Monday that President Obama will issue an executive order requiring that all companies who contract with the federal government must not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity…” Read more in ThinkProgress … [Read more...]
The Transcending Gender Project
Artists Statement: “It is a series of black and white environmental portraits trans-identified and gender nonconforming humans that celebrate who they are as people. The media and society in general is starting to discuss trans issues more, and there is more awareness, but so often, the focus of discussion is about bodies and what is underneath our clothes, instead of who we are and what we have to offer the world.” To view the photographs and learn more about this project visit transcendinggender.org … [Read more...]
Bay Area 2014 Pride Festivals!
Did you have a blast at Santa Cruz Pride this year?! Here’s a list of pride events happening June 2014 to September 2014 across the bay area! 2014 SF Trans MarchWhen: Friday, June 27th 2014Where: Dolores Park, San Francisco, CAwww.transmarch.org “Dykepocalyplse: Our Feminist Awakening”- San Francisco Dyke MarchWhen: Saturday June 28th, 2014Where: Dolores Park & 18th Street, San Francisco, CAwww.thedykemarch.org “Color Our World with Pride” - San Francisco PrideWhen: Sunday June 29th, 2914Where: Market St., San Francisco, … [Read more...]
International LGBT News: Rainbow Crosswalks In Toronto For World Pride Are Here To Stay
“In advance of World Pride, taking place June 20 to 29 in Toronto, two rainbow-coloured crosswalks have been installed in the LGBTTIQQ2SA* village near Church and Wellesley Streets — and they're there to stay.” Read more in the Huffington Post … [Read more...]
LGBT News: High school principal comes out at school-wide Pride Day event
“A Washington D.C. high school principal surprised and inspired his students when he came out as gay at the school's Pride Day event. Pete Cahall, principal of Wilson High School, hid his sexuality for many years. During the school-wide Pride event, with more than twenty community organizations and government agencies that support LGBT youth in attendance, Cahall decided it was the right time to come out.” Visit GLAAD to view the full video and article … [Read more...]
Local LGBT News: Santa Cruz Celebrates Equality at 40th Annual Pride Parade
“Organizers estimate some 7,000 people attended this year's Pride Parade and Festival, celebrating the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community. And about 60 groups participated in the parade to honor the community's "trailblazers," who were the earliest to march, said Adam Spickler, former president of the Diversity Center of Santa Cruz.” Read more and view photos from the event in the Santa Cruz Sentinel … [Read more...]
GSA Network: Northern California Activist Camp 2014
GSA Activist Camps are 3 days long and feature intensive community building, skill-building, political education and leadership training for current and potential GSA members. Participants learn how to work with school administrators to fight homophobia and transphobia. Recognize the ways that homophobia and transphobia are connected to racism, sexism, classism, and other oppressions. Learn how to run successful campaigns to change the climate on their campuses, and MUCH more! Click Here to Apply! When: Friday July 11th - Sunday July … [Read more...]
[Reminder] PFLAG Santa Cruz County Celebrates OUT IN OUR FAITH
10 Years of Love and Support for the LGBTQI Community! Join us as we listen to clergy and members of the Out In Our Faith coalition speak to us about 10 years of their amazing work! This Temple Beth El award-winning project promotes the full inclusion of LGBTQI individuals and their families in the faith community which best meets their personal spiritual needs. Out in Our Faith is a coalition of 22 faith communities, comprised of Jewish, Christian, Protestant, Catholic, Buddhist, Unitarian and non-denominational congregations within Santa … [Read more...]
Presidential Proclamation
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, 2014 “As progress spreads from State to State, as justice is delivered in the courtroom, and as more of our fellow Americans are treated with dignity and respect -- our Nation becomes not only more accepting, but more equal as well. During Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month, we celebrate victories that have affirmed freedom and fairness, and we recommit ourselves to completing the work that remains.” … [Read more...]
National LGBT News: US Dept. of Education. Announces Title IX Protects Transgender Students
“The guidance, from the Department's Office for Civil Rights (OCR), states: "Title IX's sex discrimination prohibition extends to claims of discrimination based on gender identity or failure to conform to stereotypical notions of masculinity or femininity and OCR accepts such complaints for investigation." Read more at The National Center for Transgender Equality … [Read more...]