What is Day of Silence? “...a National day of action in which students across the country vow to take a form of silence to call attention to the silencing effect of anti-LGBT bullying and harassment in schools.” Visit dayofsilence.org for tips on organzing events for the day, how to address resistance from peers & school administration, speaking cards, student rights, posters, and more! … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Disney Threatens Bad News For Georgia If State Adopts Anti-LGBT Bill
“A company spokesperson confirmed that Disney and its Marvel Studios unit will nix all plans to film future movies in Georgia if Gov. Nathan Deal signs the Free Exercise Protection Act, or HB 757…:a Disney spokesperson told The Huffington Post that both Disney and Marvel are “inclusive companies,” and would opt to shoot any forthcoming projects elsewhere if the Free Exercise Protection Act were to become law.” Read the full article in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Diversity Center Youth Program’s Queer Youth Weekly Meet-Ups [Every Friday & Saturday]
Watsonville Queer Youth Meet-up When: Fridays 3:30pm - 6pmWhere: First Christian Church in Watsonville Santa Cruz Queer Youth Meet-up When: Saturdays 1pm - 3:00pmWhere: Diversity Center in Santa Cruz Queer Youth Leadership Meet-Up When: Saturdays 3pm - 3:30pmWhere: Diversity Center in Santa Cruz For more information contact the LGBTQ Youth Program at (831) 425 - 5422 x104 or emailyouth@diversitycenter.org … [Read more...]
[Reminder] GSA Advocacy & Youth Leadership Academy (GAYLA) 2016 Nor Cal Region – Deadline Soon!
GAYLA participants will gain valuable leadership experience through a full day of training and advocacy activities to enhance their understanding on how legislation and policy affect our daily lives. When: Saturday, April 9th, 2016 @ 8am - 6pm Where: Preservation Park, 1233 Preservation Park Way, Oakland, CA 94612 Ages: 14 - 18 Visit GSA Network to register today! … [Read more...]
GSA Network: Transitioning Leadership
“As the school year comes to an end, many GSA leaders worry about what will happen to the GSA club once they are gone. It is important to create a strategy for passing the torch of leadership so that your GSA stays strong for future years. Your long-term goal is to keep your GSA active in the fight against homophobia and transphobia in schools...” Visit GSA Network for the full article … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Transgender Day of Visibility, March 31
What is the Transgender Day of Visibility? TDOV is a day to show your support for the trans community. It aims to bring attention to the accomplishments of trans people around the globe while fighting cissexism and transphobia by spreading knowledge of the trans community. Unlike Transgender Day of Remembrance, this is not a day for mourning: this is a day of empowerment and getting the recognition we deserve! Visit Trans Student Educational Resources for ideas on participating this year! … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Breaking the Silence Rally Call-Out: Musicians, Poets, & Speakers
Whether you sing, play an instrument, write poetry, or simply want to speak, our Youth Program invites you to perform for its Breaking the Silence Rally on April 15th! Event begins at 4pm. Contact the Youth Program Coordinators, Tate Carey and Alex Santana Jr, by Monday, March 21st if you are interested in signing up! Email them at youth@diversitycenter.org, or call 831-425-5422. … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Seton Hall Makes March Madness History With First Openly Gay Player
“It’s going to be a March Madness for the history books, with Seton Hall’s Derrick Gordon set to become the first openly gay player to participate in the NCAA tournament.” Read the full story in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]
Local LGBT News: Project Charts a Trail Through Santa Cruz’s LGBTQ Rights History
“ ‘We’ve come a long way since then, since nobody liked us back then,’ said Diversity Center Santa Cruz County board member Pat Dellin, who identifies as queer, of the 1970s. Dellin has spent the past two years collecting decades of local LGBTQ history in an effort to document this era of history now known as the Trailblazers History Project. “ Read the full story in The Santa Cruz Sentinel … [Read more...]
Local LGBT News: Scotts Valley High School to Host Queer, Ally Student Summit
“Often, opportunities for discussion on positive relationships, overcoming various hardships and ways to manage the unique social hurdles that young LGBTQ people must negotiate as they grow older can be hard to come by...The Queer & Ally Student Summit, hosted at Scotts Valley High School, invites youth to congregate and learn about strategies for building strong, healthy and safe relationships — romantic, friendly or familial — equipping them with the fortitude to grow into strong, happy individuals.” Read the full article in The Santa … [Read more...]