QYTF

Queer Youth Task Force of Santa Cruz County

[Reminder] Triangle Speakers Training, February 21

Learn to make a difference in your community by sharing your story as part of The Diversity Center's renowned speakers bureau. It's free and there's complimentary breakfast and lunch! When: Sunday, February, 21st, 2016 @ 9:00am - 5:00 PM. Where:  TBD (see flyer) Please have interested youth register using the following link. … [Read more...]

2016 Queer Youth Leadership Awards Nominations Now Open Until March 7

The Queer Youth Task Force of Santa Cruz County is seeking to honor local lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) youth and their allies at the 2016 Queer Youth Leadership Awards (QYLA)! Eligible awardees are those who have shown outstanding leadership, academic excellence, or community engagement as an LGBTQ youth under the age of 18, or as an ally to LGBTQ youth. Allies to LGBTQ youth may be a straight youth, or can also be a straight or LGBTQ adult. Visit qyla.org/nominations/ to nominate today!! For more information, … [Read more...]

Diversity Center Youth Program’s Queer Youth Weekly Meet-Ups

Watsonville Queer Youth Meet-up When: Fridays 3:30pm - 6pmWhere:  First Christian Church in Watsonville*** Poetry Workshop with guest facilitator Emma Garcia on February 26th *** Santa Cruz Queer Youth Meet-up When:  Saturdays 1pm - 3:00pmWhere:  Diversity Center in Santa Cruz*** Guest facilitator Melissa Bernstein LMFT this Saturday February 13th *** 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 … [Read more...]

The 32nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation

The 32nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation featuring Alicia Garza, #BlackLivesMatter, a vocal performance by singer and songwriter Alexis Rose and special drumming performances by Rhythm of Senegal plus presentation of the 8th Annual Tony Hill Memorial Award. Friday, February 12, 2016 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) Free and open to the public (seating is limited) Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Alicia Garza is a Queer Woman of Color who co-created the Viral Twitter Hashtag and … [Read more...]

Nominations Open!

2016 Queer Youth Leadership Awards Nominations Open Until March 7! The Queer Youth Task Force of Santa Cruz County is seeking to honor local lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) youth and their allies at the 2016 Queer Youth Leadership Awards (QYLA)! Eligible awardees are those who have shown outstanding leadership, academic excellence, or community engagement as an LGBTQ youth under the age of 18, or as an ally to LGBTQ youth. Allies to LGBTQ youth may be a straight youth, or can also be a straight or LGBTQ adult. If … [Read more...]

[Reminder] You Are All Invited to Come and Hear – Kate Kendell, Executive Director, National Center for Lesbian Rights, February 7

Kate Kendell will speak on La Selva Beach Community Church’s 10th Open & Affirming Anniversary! Come, help us thank Kate for her dedication & inspiration to us all. Additionally, we will honor QYLA youth, allies and organizational nominees and awardees. Coffee hour & a panel discussion will follow the service When:  Sunday, February 7, 2016 @ 10:00am Where:  La Selva Beach Community Church, 26 Florido Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA … [Read more...]

Diversity Center Youth Program’s Queer Youth Weekly Meet-Ups [Every Friday & Saturday]

Watsonville Queer Youth Meet-up When: Fridays 3:30pm - 6pm Where:  First Christian Church in Watsonville Santa Cruz Queer Youth Meet-up When:  Saturdays 1pm - 3:00pm Where:  Diversity Center in Santa Cruz Queer Youth Leadership Meet-Up When: Saturdays 3pm - 3:30pm Where:  Diversity Center in Santa Cruz For more information contact the LGBTQ Youth Program at (831) 425 - 5422 x104 or email youth@diversitycenter.org … [Read more...]

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