In this video a group of children aged 5 to 13 are shown two videos of heartfelt gay marriage proposals. Their reactions to the videos are recorded and afterwards they are asked follow up questions about their opinions of gay marriage. This video gives a great perspective on how young children feel about homosexuality and their marriage rights. *Very Positive Video* Click Here to watch the video … [Read more...]
GLSEN: Send a Message of Support to Colorado Transgender Student
A Colorado Transgender is the target of a smear campaign by Anti-LGBT group Pacific Justice and Fox News. The student was accused of harassing girls in the bathroom, which has been disproved by the district and her fellow students. Want to support? Click Here to send a positive message! … [Read more...]
Transgender Awareness Week Nov 12 – 20
“Transgender Awareness Week is a time for transgender people and their allies, to take action and bring attention to this community by educating the public and advancing advocacy around the issues that transgender people face.” For more resources and information about this event visit GLADD … [Read more...]
New additions to the GSA Summit!
New Workshop! Breaking the Gender Binary -- Interactive workshop led by student leaders from the Northern California Youth Council of the GSA Network. New Workshop! Social Justice Art Project -- Interactive art project facilitated by student leaders from the Nor Cal Youth Council of the GSA Network. Join students from all over Santa Cruz County! Fall GSA Summit of Santa Cruz County Saturday, November 9, 2013 1:00 – 6:00 pm Boys & Girls Club of Santa Cruz 543 Center St Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Read More... … [Read more...]
International LGBT News: Russian ‘Gay Games’ Planned For Moscow After 2014 Olympics
“Viktor Romanov, the chairman of the board of the Russian LGBT (Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) Sport Federation, said the event -- which will be for Russian amateur sportspeople -- was set to open in February 2014 after the closing ceremony of the Sochi Olympics.” Read More in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]
Anti-Bullying Public Service Announcement with GLSEN Students
In recognition of National Bullying Prevention month, the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) has created a video - Click Here … [Read more...]
New addition to the GSA Summit…..
STRANGE's Cosplay Fashion Show Come dressed as a character or idea from your favorite film, cartoon, TV Show, book, anime, comic book or video game and walk the runway in our GSA COStume PLAY Fashion Show! This is your chance to celebrate your identity and 3 winners will be crowned as reigning GSA Fashion Show "Supremes"! And here about social events being planned for December! Save-the-date for the GSA Summit at the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Cruz on Saturday, November 9th! Click here for more details. Meet students from … [Read more...]
Save-the-date for the GSA Summit
November 9, 2013 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Meet students from Queer-Straight Alliance (QSA) & Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) clubs throughout Santa Cruz County – from Scotts Valley to Watsonville! When: 1pm - 6pm Where: Boys & Girls Club of Santa Cruz, 543 Center Street, Santa Cruz,CA 95060 For middle school & high school students from Queer-Straight Alliance (QSA) & Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) student clubs throughout Santa Cruz County – from Scotts Valley to Watsonville -- who are working to help create safer schools in their … [Read more...]
National LGBT News: Gay Illinois Teens, Crowned Homecoming King And Queen
“Two openly gay Illinois students, who also happen to be close friends, made national history this week when their peers voted them Homecoming King and Queen at their high school.” Read more about these teens and other LGBT students who have been crowned at their schools in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]
Local LGBT News: Local Groups Support Queer Youth!
“2011, Rosenstein noticed Home Depot had a float in the local Pride Parade, so he contacted the company about any possible donations they could spare. The result is a freestanding door, painted black on one side and rainbow on the other that students and teachers can walk-through to “come out” in support of equality for all.” To read more visit SantaCruz.com … [Read more...]