This special QYU, titled Thrive @ Home_ Self-care activity, LGBTQ+ youth-friendly film and literature, online social support, and holiday tips!, was developed to be a helpful resource for LGBTQ+ and Ally students who are home for an extended time due to the unexpected school closures. Our goals are to continue to empower you and provide supportive resources for your well being during this time. School may be temporarily out of session, but there are still many opportunities to learn and thrive outside of the classroom. … [Read more...]
Trans Youth and COVID-19: ways to prepare, safe online communities, and local organizations
This special QYU, titled Trans Youth and COVID-19_ ways to prepare, safe online communities, and local organizations, was developed to be a helpful resource for Trans Youth who are home for an extended time due to the unexpected school closures. Our goals are to continue to empower you and provide supportive resources for your well being during this time. … [Read more...]
Santa Cruz LGBT News: Locals Rally in Solidarity Against Tragic Shooting in Orlando
“People told KION they are distraught over the shooting in Orlando, but they will not let it break them...they expressed their hurt, fear, but also hope and love.” Read the full article at KION … [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...]
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...]
Queer & Ally Student Summit 2015
Ensuring Safer Schools, Building Student/Teacher Dialogues Saturday, October 24th, 2015 9:00 am – 1:30 pm Santa Cruz High School, Santa Cruz All Middle School & High School LGBTIQ/Ally Students welcome! Meet students throughout Santa Cruz County -- from Scotts Valley to Watsonville -- who are working to help create safer schools in their community! Lunch and Snacks Provided Experience workshops put on by fellow youth and community resources. Meet LGBTIQ/Ally Community Leaders Fruit Smoothie Party and … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Watsonville Pride – “Bridging Cultures, Hearts, and Thoughts”
When: Sunday, August 23rd, 2015 @ 11am - 6pm Where: Watsonville Historic Downtown Plaza … [Read more...]
Upcoming 2015 Pride Celebrations!
Watsonville - “Bridging Cultures, Hearts, and Thoughts” When: Sunday, August 23rd, 2015 @ 11am - 5pm Where: Watsonville Historic Downtown Plaza For more information visit facebook.com/WatsonvillePride2015 San Jose - “40th Anniversary - Looking Forward From Forty” When: Sunday, August 30th, 2015 @ 10am - 7pm * Parade begins at 10am followed by the festival from 12pm - 7pm. * Family Garden is Noon - 4pm Where: Downtown San Jose Cost: Adults = $10 - $15, Children 13 and younger are free with a paying adult. svpride.com Salinas … [Read more...]