Ya tenemos las fechas, apártenlas! The 11th Watsonville Film Festival will take place in-person and online from March 3-12, 2023. Mark your calendar! Annual Learn more at watsonvillefilmfest.org Submissions to WFF are Open | Submission Deadline: December 31 … [Read more...]
Queer Youth Leadership Awards Nominations Open February 1 – March 3!
QYLA was created in 1998 to shift the conversation about queer youth from risk to leadership. This county-wide, collaborative event serves to honor and celebrate queer youth leaders and the ally’s that support and empower them. With the help of individuals like you who take the time to write nominations, we can continue to celebrate our youth leaders and their ally’s as well as the thriving and inclusive community we are creating, together. QYLA consists of three award categories: Queer Youth (for out LGBTQIA+ youth) Ally to Queer … [Read more...]
26th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards
Dear Friends of LGBTQIA+ Youth, The Queer Youth Task Force is proud to announce the date & location of the next QYLA: 26th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards Saturday, May 13, 2023 5:30 PM New Brighton Middle School, Capitola Outdoors in the Quad Save-the-Date! Please join us in honoring & celebrating Queer Youth Leaders and their Allies! Special thank you to: New Brighton Middle School (NBMS) Queer Straight Alliance (QSA) student club Leadership Team and QSA members Ms. Erica … [Read more...]
Weekly LGBTQ+ Youth Virtual & In-Person Events
The Diversity Center Youth Program, Santa Cruz County The youth program at TDC provides supportive, educational and social activities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and questioning (LGBTIQ) youth. Check out their weekly schedule events at diversitycenter.org/youth Questions? Email youth@diversitycenter.org The Epicenter Presents: "Sharing Circle" - In Person Developed from the concept of peer social support, our Sharing Circle is designed to create a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth to express … [Read more...]
Understanding Gender
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Need Homework Help? Wednesday's @ 2pm- 6pm Want to learn more? Visit diversitycenter.org … [Read more...]
Santa Cruz County “Creating Change” Youth Delegate Program
The Queer Youth Task Force is proud to announce the launch of the 2018 CreatingChange Youth Delegate Project. The project aims to bring 2-4 Queer youth leaders to the Creating Change conference in Washington, D.C. from January 22nd-28th. We are asking for your help to identify and encourage student leaders to apply for this phenomenal opportunity. Applications Due: October 20 The Creating Change conference is the largest annual gathering of LGBT activists, organizers, and leaders in the United States. While this is not a … [Read more...]
Spring 2016 Queer Youth Calendar
For more details and links about the events please visit the Spring 2016 Queer Youth Calendar. … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Diversity Center Youth Program’s Queer Youth Weekly Meet-Ups [Every Friday & Saturday]
Watsonville Queer Youth Meet-up When: Fridays 3:30pm - 6pmWhere: First Christian Church in Watsonville Santa Cruz Queer Youth Meet-up When: Saturdays 1pm - 3:00pmWhere: Diversity Center in Santa Cruz Queer Youth Leadership Meet-Up When: Saturdays 3pm - 3:30pmWhere: Diversity Center in Santa Cruz For more information contact the LGBTQ Youth Program at (831) 425 - 5422 x104 or email youth@diversitycenter.org … [Read more...]
[Reminder] The Diversity Center Youth Program Presents: Breaking the Silence Rally!
Join youth across the county in breaking the silence after Day of Silence. There will be poets, musicians, and speakers throughout the event. ***CALL OUT for youth speakers and performers for this event is ongoing! Youth poets, activists, bands, etc. interested in performing at this rally can email youth@diversitycenter.org to sign up.*** When: Friday, April 15th, 2016 @ 4pm - 6:30pm Where: Santa Cruz Clock Tower For more information contact: youth@diversitycenter.org or call (831) 425 - 5422 … [Read more...]