Sponsored by the Diversity Center of Santa Cruz County's Youth Program, our Saturday group is comprised of youth who have come together to design and implement events and learn leadership skills while connecting with new friends and having a great time. All teens in middle school and high school are welcome to join! When: Saturdays @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Where: The Diversity Center (unless there is a special field trip), 1117 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz Visit diversitycenter.org/youth for upcoming events and more information! … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Queer Youth & Parent Night, October 5
The Diversity Center is committed to creating the best possible local LGBTQ youth program for teens 12-18 years old. We are hosting this youth and parent gathering to update you about what is currently happening in our program and to hear what YOU want for LGBTQ youth in our community. **Special guests at this event include: Noah Brown and Sarah Tisdale from STRANGE of Encompass Community Services.** When: Monday October 5th 2015 @ 7pm - 8:30pm Where: The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 For more details or … [Read more...]
GLSEN Ally Week – “#MyAllies – Speak With Me, Not For Me” Sept 28 – Oct 2
“Ally Week is an opportunity for students to engage in a national conversation about the meaning of allyship. Ally Week is for everyone: straight and cisgender allies to LGBT youth are encouraged to learn about what actions they can take to support their LGBT peers, while LGBT youth can learn about how to support one another's overlapping, intersecting identities.” GLSEN has created resources and educational guides for this event geared towards individuals, GSA’s, and educators! Visit glsen.org/allyweek/betterallies for tips to take action … [Read more...]
Recap: 2015 GSA Network Summer Activist Camp
Ever wonder what it’s like to go to a LGBT activist camp or conference? The GSA Network has created a short video demonstrating what a powerful effect their recent GSA activist camp had on youth attendees. Click Here to view the video … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Two High School Students Created A Game That Literally Breaks Down Stereotypes
“Seventeen-year-old Shazmin and 15-year-old Jaymi are two New York high school students currently killing the game as a part of Girls Who Code, an organization that works to provide young women with the skills to pursue opportunities in the STEM fields...For their final project the duo created Bias Breaker, an RPG-style game that addresses the lack of representation in media and attempts to break down sexist, racist, and anti-gay stereotypes.” Read more on BuzzFeed … [Read more...]
Youth in Motion
Free LGBT Films for GSA’s! Since 2008, Youth In Motion has provided free LGBTQ films and curriculum guides to Gay-Straight Alliances and educators in schools nationwide. Youth in Motion now supports over 750 schools in 40 states! Visit frameline.org/youth-motion to register your GSA for free LGBT films! … [Read more...]
Resources for Parents & Adult Allies of LGBT Youth
As LGBT students and allies head back to school, there are excellent local parent support groups that offer both youth and adults a safe space. Two examples are: Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) - Founded in 1991, this local chapter meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Meetings begin with an hour devoted to discussion groups, followed by a unique program for that month. Past programs have featured: community leaders, local LGBT organizations, government representatives, authors, and many other exciting … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Saturday Youth Leadership Meet-Up
Sponsored by the Diversity Center of Santa Cruz County's Youth Program, our Saturday group is comprised of youth who have come together to design and implement events and learn leadership skills while connecting with new friends and having a great time. All teens in middle school and high school are welcome to join! When: Saturdays @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Where: The Diversity Center (unless there is a special field trip), 1117 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Now Recruiting Teens for Subjects to Change 2015 – 2016
The MAH is now accepting applications for the teen program, Subjects to Change! This program is geared for teenagers who want to make a difference in Santa Cruz County by raising awareness of community issues through collaborative arts and creative experiences (think: arts for social change.) Application Due: Monday, September 21st, 2015 Ages: 12 - 18 years old Click Here to learn more and apply today! … [Read more...]
Schools in Transition: A Guide for Supporting Transgender Students in K-12 Schools
Schools are increasingly being called upon to include and support transgender students. Recognizing that this can seem daunting or overwhelming, Schools In Transition offers practical guidance and field-tested tips for all stakeholders to work together planning and supporting a transgender student through a transition at school. The guide is geared toward the needs of all students, kindergarten through twelfth grade, and incorporates recommendations that will allow schools to tailor those plans to the particular circumstances of the student and … [Read more...]