“She is a member of the cheer squad and is Azusa High School's student body president with a 4.0 grade average. Pat is also the founder of Azusa's Gay Straight Alliance. She is now on her way to be the state's first transgender student to play high school softball on a girl's team.” Read More in GLAAD … [Read more...]
National LGBT News: LGBT Youth Need Access to Mentoring Services, Report Finds
“Programs like Big Brothers Big Sisters and Boys and Girls Clubs of America have the potential to provide life-changing experiences for LGBTQ youth,” Sears said. “Trainings for staff and mentors and outreach to LGBT youth are just a couple of effective strategies organizations can use to help reduce the currently high LGBTQ youth involvement with the juvenile justice system.” Read more in the San Diego Gay and Lesbian News … [Read more...]
World LGBT News: 20 Breathtaking Photographs From Largest Pride March In Mumbai’s History
“The first Pride to take place in India, only two months following the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a controversial sodomy law.” Read More at BuzzFeed … [Read more...]
National LGBT News: What 43 LGBT Activists Did In The Idaho State Capitol That Led To Their Arrest
“‘We are here to insist the Idaho Legislature finally add four words, ‘sexual orientation’ and ‘gender identity,’ to Idaho’s Human Rights Act to prevent the suicides, beatings, loss of jobs, evictions and the fear that too many gay and transgender Idahoans live with every day...’” Read More at Queerty … [Read more...]
What’s Life Like for Russia’s LGBT Youth? Interview with Lena Klimova
“On June 30th 2013, the Russian government banned the ‘propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations’ to minors in a censorship act which enshrined homophobia in Russia's legislation. It is now illegal to give any information to under-18s about non heterosexual relationships. Lena Klimova, the founder of LGBT youth support group Deti-404, talks about the new law and its effects upon Russian youth” Read the full Interview at Cafe Babel … [Read more...]
BlackedOUT: Celebrate LGBT Black History This February!
LGBTQ Black folks have been major contributors to society and social justice movements for hundreds of years! Resources and ideas for teaching others at your school Creative ways to decorate your campus to recognize LGBT black activists Ways to get involved in social media Visit gsanetwork.org/blackedOUThistory … [Read more...]
Williamette Kicker is First Active College Football Player to Come Out as LGBT
“Freshman linebacker Kyle Shaver, who is part of the team’s leadership group, told OutSports.com that the team would not accept any type of homophobia and that anyone who is not OK with Mertens being bisexual will have to keep it internalized.” Read More in LGBT Nation … [Read more...]
Wedding Fever at the Grammys – Couples say ‘I do’ to Song ‘Same Love’
“With Queen Latifah presiding from the stage and the music playing, 33 straight and gay couples lined the aisle dressed in wedding finery. Under Latifah’s command, they exchanged rings near the end of Sunday night’s show televised on CBS.” Read More in LGBTQ Nation … [Read more...]
Disney Channel’s ‘Good Luck Charlie’ Introduces Lesbian Couple
“A Disney Channel spokesperson told the publication that the episode was ‘developed to be relevant to kids and families around the world and to reflect themes of diversity and inclusiveness.’” Read More in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Triangle Speaker Training, Jan 25
Triangle Speakers is an educational speakers bureau for Santa Cruz County that provides 100+ panels to classrooms and organizations each year. Our speakers, volunteers, and staff are concerned individuals who work to eliminate homophobia - the fear, prejudice, hatred, and discrimination against gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender people - so that a healthy environment exists for all members of our community. Location: Cowell Apartments Community Room, UC Santa Cruz When: Saturday, January 25th 2014 Click Here to Register ASAP - Space … [Read more...]