The Richard L. Schlegel National Legion of Honor Award for an Emerging Activist is given to a U.S. based high school student or college undergraduate who has made outstanding contributions to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) communities through activism, advocacy, education, and/or policy. Individuals who are working in churches, elementary schools, with women and/or trans/genderqueer people, people of color, and international/immigrant communities are highly encouraged for nominations. For more information or to nominate … [Read more...]
GLSEN: Calling For Nominations for the 2014 Student Advocate of the Year!
The Student Advocate of the Year Award recognizes a student who has advanced LGBT equality in their school or community. The winner will travel, all expenses paid, to Los Angeles, to attend GLSEN’s 2014 Respect Awards – Los Angeles on October 17th. They will be honored for their unique accomplishments as an exemplary student leader. *Self-nominations allowed* Deadline for nominations is Friday August 15th @ 12pm For more information and to nominate a student Click Here … [Read more...]
LGBT Youth Voices: Kicked Out for Being Trans, Teen Explains How He Survived [Video]
"A camera follows behind the hooded boy has he visits the places he used to sleep and ask for spare money. He recalls how expressing his desire to medically transition at age 15 was "[my] introduction to the streets." Read more and watch the short film in The Advocate … [Read more...]
CALLING ALL TEEN ARTISTS
The Collaborative Arts Program "Subjects to Change" is Seeking Applicants for Their Fall 2014 - Spring 2015 Teen Program! Apply by Aug 18 What is ‘Subjects to Change’? “Subjects to Change is a program geared for teenagers who want to make a difference in Santa Cruz county by raising awareness of community issues through collaborative arts and cultural experiences. This program focuses on exploring what it means to be an active community member, how as a community member you can create change, and the tools necessary to ignite … [Read more...]
LGBT News: How Punk Music Empowered a Queer Youth (VIDEO)
“Rudy Garcia of East L.A. says that when he was young, he never quite felt like the "normal" kid. Although his migrant parents pressured the youngest of their eight children to be the embodiment of the American dream, Rudy was more interested in punk-rock music, feminism, and 'zine culture. “ Read more in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]
LGBT Youth Friendly Films on Netflix Instant!
Geography Club (PG-13) - Looking for a haven from the social hell of high school, the teens in this dramedy form a social club they know no one else will join. RENT (2013) - Based on Puccini's opera "La Boheme," this musical follows a group of scrappy bohemians who face true love, drug addiction and AIDS in New York City. CAMP (2003) - Kids at a performing arts camp learn to spread their wings -- and their director finds they have nearly as much to teach him as he has to teach them. … [Read more...]
[Reminder] STRANGE visits the GLBT History Museum! July 10, SF
When: Thursday, July 10th @ 11am - 7pm Where: GLBT History Museum, 4127 18th St. San Francisco, CA For more information contact STRANGE: call (831) 325 - 0656 or email strange@encompasscs.org … [Read more...]
Ready for a STRANGE Summer?!
In addition to their fun filled weekly meetings, the STRANGE project, a creative space for youth ages 11 - 18 has some spectacular summer events! For more information contact STRANGE at (831) 325 - 0656 or email strange@encompasscs.org * Limited rides are available to all of these events, contact STRANGE as soon as possible if interested.* Weekly Event The STRANGE Project @ 1pm - 3:30pm, Every Saturday * No meeting July 26th Where: The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz July Events Beach Bonfire - Tuesday, July … [Read more...]
LGBT News: 25 Reasons Having Gay Dads Is Awesome!
“I originally intended to intro my list with lots of statistics showing how more and more Americans are in favor of same-sex marriage and adoption. Or how same-sex couples will be counted as families by the U.S. Census for the first time. Or that gay dads have turned up in all manner of commercials and top-ranked TV shows...But instead let's just celebrate what makes gay dads unique, as well as what makes them as equally awesome as all the other active, engaged and loving fathers out there.” Read more in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]
LGBT Youth & Allies Summer Camps!
Camp Aranu’tiq, a summer camp for transgender and gender-variant youth. California Summer Leadership Camp: Tuesday, August 5 - Saturday, August 9, 2014 (Ages 16 - 18) California Summer Camp: Sunday, August 10 - Saturday, August 16, 2014 (Ages 8 - 15) Location: The Mountains of Southern California Cost to Attend: $600 per session, but financial assistance is available for students who qualify Visit camparanutiq.org for more information and registration Youth Empowered Action (YEA), Summer Camp is a unique and inspiring leadership … [Read more...]