“...The students were part of a “coming out panel,” and were steeling themselves to share incredibly personal stories...In front of a packed auditorium, the students told their stories of questioning and ultimately accepting their sexuality, and the struggles they faced with their peers, their families and, perhaps most importantly, themselves…” Read the full article in the Register-Pajaronian … [Read more...]

”A visible safe person at each school site in the County to which LGBT students, their parents, staff and allies can go to for help, assistance and information. The Safe Schools Project continues to work with school districts, students and community members to identify Safe School Liaison’s at each school site.” If you are interested in this voluntary position, or know of a safe staff person at a school site visit theQueer Youth Task Force … [Read more...]

Take a stand against bullying! Millions go purple on Spirit Day in a stand against bullying and to show their support for LGBTQ youth. Take the pledge and join us on October 20, 2016 to support LGBTQ youth! Resources Safe Schools Project of Santa Cruz County - Safe Schools Resources GLAAD: Anti-Bullying Resource Kit for Students or Parents & Educators Stopbullying.gov - Bullying & LGBT Youth GLSEN: Bullying Prevention Resources … [Read more...]

YES is a free annual conference for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) and ally youth activists who are dedicated to racial, economic, and educational justice for trans and queer youth. YES is youth-planned and youth-led. When:  Saturday, November 19th, 2016 Where:  Mission High School, 3750 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114 Cost:  FREE! This includes workshops, resource fair, dance, drag show, plus free HIV testing. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided. Click Here to Register Click Here to submit a workshop … [Read more...]

(1) Triangle Speakers Youth Only Training, October 22 Become A Triangle Speaker -- Share Your Story!! Registration is free and we will provide breakfast and lunch. Click Here to Register! When: Saturday, October 22 @ 9am - 5pm Where:  First Christian Church, 15 Madison Street, Watsonville, 95076 Info:Lesley at trianglespeakers@diversitycenter.org or (831) 425-5422 x 106 To learn more about Triangle Speakers visit diversitycenter.org/triangle-speakers/ Flyer Attached (2) YES Workshop Proposals, Due October 24, … [Read more...]

“Only you know when you’re ready.” Watch the video at BuzzFeed … [Read more...]

“LGBT History Month provides role models, builds community and makes the civil rights statement about our extraordinary national and international contributions. A diverse set of role models mark this year’s list of 31 Icons. Icons like gender bender rock star, David Bowie, trailblazers Kay Lahusen who helped give birth to our country’s LGBT civil rights movement, and international LGBT Icons such as Indian and Israeli Gay Pioneers Ashok Row Kavi and Uzi Even. Each of the 2016 Icons have provided contributions to the LGBT movement in their own, … [Read more...]

“When you’re Latinx, coming out as LGBTQ to your family and friends can come with it’s own particular set of challenges. With that in mind, HuffPost Latino Voices interviewed five LGBTQ Latinxs about their experience growing up and coming out in the Latino community.” Read the full article in The Huffington Post: Latino Voices … [Read more...]

“In honor of the 28th anniversary of National Coming Out Day, six LGBTQ University of Portland students opened up about their lives, and shared experiences of processing their identities and the evolution of their coming out.” Read their stories at UpBeacon … [Read more...]