LGBT History Month | 31 Days 31 Icons / LGBT History Month celebrates the achievements of 31 lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender Icons. Each day in October, a new LGBT Icon is featured with a video, bio, bibliography, downloadable images and other resources. lgbthistorymonth.com Local Resources Santa Cruz Office of Education - LGBT History Month Curriculum Resources / Curated list of lesson plans, literature, podcasts, and more! The MAH | Queer Santa Cruz - Online Exhibit Pajaro Valley Unified School District … [Read more...]

Trans Lifeline | translifeline.org Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community. Call: (877) 565-8860 | Operating Hours: Monday - Friday 10AM - 6PM For the full and most updated list, please visit hipscc.org/naloxone … [Read more...]

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The Diversity Center Youth Program, Santa Cruz County The Diversity Center’s Youth Program offers support to teens, families, and schools on issues of gender, sexuality, acceptance, and overcoming discrimination. Check out Diversity Center Youth Program for the most up to date information about meet dates, times, and programming. Rainbow Kids Circle (Ages 5 - 11) - Meets the First Saturday of the Month Rainbow Kids Circle is a monthly 90 minute playgroup for gender diverse, LGBTQ+ kids and allies ages 5-10 and their families. … [Read more...]

"Silicon Valley Pride celebrates 50th anniversary" - NBC Bay Area "Silicon Valley Pride is marking a milestone in a big way — with a concert, drag queen performances and vendors. The festival honors half a century of activism and celebration of the LGBTQ+ community." "Silicon Valley Pride’s ‘Unstoppable’ for 50th anniversary weekend" - The Bay Area Reporter "The queer community needs to fight those who seek to “push us back in the closet, and back in time,” Denson said. “Everything speaks on a larger scale to everything going on, … [Read more...]

Show your PRIDE and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with entertainment, info booths, and a giveaway. When: Saturday, September 20, 2025 Where: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Learn more at beachboardwalk.com/pride … [Read more...]

Annually, from September 16-23, GLAAD, the Bisexual Resource Center, and Still Bisexual recognize the bisexual+ community for Bisexual Awareness Week, culminating in Celebrate Bisexuality+ Day on September 23. Bisexual+ Awareness Week seeks to accelerate the acceptance of the bi+ (bisexual, pansexual, fluid, no label, queer, etc.) community. Learn more at glaad.org/biweek … [Read more...]

The school year is full of opportunities to participate in GLSEN events, address LGBTQ+ and social justice issues, learn about diverse communities, and take action to create safe and inclusive schools for ALL! Use this calendar to schedule your GSA meetings, lesson plans, student events, and staff development workshops as part of your ongoing multicultural and LGBTQ+-inclusion efforts, download here. … [Read more...]