Ser!: MACLA Field Trip, San Jose, Jan 23 During this field trip to the MACLA Center, we will be watching “Ser!”, written and performed by Karen Anzoategui. This unique theatrical experience includes live music, soccer tricks, dancing, vibrant storytelling, topics of sexual identity, political repression, and the transitional Latino experience. When: Friday, January 23rd, 2015 @ 8pm - 10pm Where: MACLA, 510 South 1st Street, San Jose, CA To RSVP contact Erika ECisneros@fcservices.org Save The Date: GSA Summit, San Jose, Feb 6 Join the … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Transgender Teen Shares Coming-Out Story With Inspiring Birthday Photos
“I knew tumblr was a positive environment for kids like me, and I thought it would be helpful to some people to hear my story. After all the really bad stuff thats been happening in the transgender community, I think we needed a little positivity. I hope that [trans kids] really understand the message of ‘don’t give up’ that I was trying to get across…” Read the full article at BuzzFeed … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Fellow Trans Teen’s Letter to Leelah
“To Leelah and my fellow trans youth who have to and had to deal with abusive and or unsupportive family: I won't tell you that it gets better, because I would be lying. Things do change, however – as time goes on, you have more opportunities to make a supporting family, to transition, to build a community. The self-hate that we're taught doesn't just go away, but as you go through life and actively fight back against those voices, they occur less frequently. Leelah, I'm sorry that you didn't and will never get the chance to watch things … [Read more...]
No Name-Calling Week 2015: January 19-23
No Name-Calling Week is an annual week of educational activities aimed at ending name-calling of all kinds and providing schools with the tools and inspiration to launch an on-going dialogue about ways to eliminate bullying in their communities. Visit glsen.org/nonamecallingweek for classroom activities, register for updates, and MORE! … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Fellow Trans Teen’s Letter to Leelah
“To Leelah and my fellow trans youth who have to and had to deal with abusive and or unsupportive family: I won't tell you that it gets better, because I would be lying. Things do change, however – as time goes on, you have more opportunities to make a supporting family, to transition, to build a community. The self-hate that we're taught doesn't just go away, but as you go through life and actively fight back against those voices, they occur less frequently. Leelah, I'm sorry that you didn't and will never get the chance to watch things … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Letters for LGBT Youth Bring Solace From Strangers
“For 40 days every holiday season forty open letters about love and acceptance are posted to yourholidaymom.com. A project started in 2012, Your Holiday Mom provides a virtual haven for LGBT youth...The letters, which have branched out from “Mom” to include “Dad,” “Sibling,” and “Friend” are all addressed to the “Holiday Child” and detail what a typical holiday would be like in their home and provide some heartfelt words of encouragement.” Read the full article at GOOD Magazine … [Read more...]
LGBT News: LGBT Youth Conference Prepares Hundreds of Students to Transform Their Schools
“The 10th annual Youth Empowerment Summit (YES), hosted by the Gay-Straight Alliance Network of California and planned and led by youth, drew high school and middle school students from across the state for a day of skills-building workshops, youth-led discussion groups, and a resource fair, followed by a youth-only dance hosted by LYRIC and Project More.” Read the full article at The GSA Network … [Read more...]
Tips for a Happy Holiday for LGBTQ Youth
“The holidays can be a stressful time for LGBT people or families with LGBT members, but there are several strategies that you can use to help reduce stress and create a happy holiday this year.” Read the full article at community.pflag.org/lgbtholidays … [Read more...]
LGBT News: A 9-Year-Old Girl Sent This Beautiful Letter To Her Teacher After He Came Out As Gay
“...Even though you’re gay, I will alway’s treat you the same way as I do now. I still think about you the same way as I used to. You’re a great teacher and these are just some of the word’s that I would describe you as: great, amazing, fantastic, brilliant, awesome and brave...” Read the full letter and article at BuzzFeed … [Read more...]
The Trevor Project – Youth Advisory Council 2015
The YAC is a program of the Trevor Project comprised of 20 young people ages 16-24, (to convene quarterly via conference call) that will advise the organization on outreach and programmatic efforts targeted at LGBTQ youth. Participants in the YAC will have the unique opportunity to have their voices and opinions heard and implemented into the strategies of a national organization. Application Deadline: Sunday, February 1st, 2015 Click Here for more information and to apply today! … [Read more...]