Come join Subjects to Change to smash stigmas surrounding sex, drugs, (rock and roll) and mental health and take part in an open mic! This is a free event open to all teens and featuring three teen run "lightning" workshops on the topics above with a focus on the stigma surrounding them and harm reduction, looking to spread information and educate in an entertaining and down to earth, safe setting. Explore the larger museum with your friends and take a break from the event in our cozy space to drink tea, eat snacks, and chill … [Read more...]
LGBTQ News: “Someone Chained A Cross To Gay Street In NY. What Happened Next Was Beautiful.”
“Latter posted daily Instagram updates of the cross’ location and tried to seek help for its removal from authorities, which was unsuccessful. So, she had an idea: Why not turn the cross into a symbol of love and acceptance and take the power back from its owner?” Read the full story in The Huffington Post: Queer Voices … [Read more...]
LGBTQ Local News: “Community Leader Dr. Jennifer Hastings Honored as 29th Assembly District Person of the Year for 2017”
“Dr. Jennifer Hastings, a physician and professor at the UCSF Department of Family and Community Medicine, is a trailblazer in the field of transgender care and reproductive rights including abortion care. Jen, who identifies as non-binary, is founding Director of the Transgender Health Care Program, Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, and works to increase medical access and understanding about the gender journey.” Click Here to read the full article … [Read more...]
Santa Cruz Queer Youth Meet Up & Trans Youth Support Groups (Ages 12 – 18)
Watsonville Queer Youth Meet Up - Fridays 3:30 pm — 6:00 pm @ First Christian Church, 15 Madison St, Watsonville, CA Santa Cruz Queer Youth Meet Up - Saturdays 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm @ The Diversity Center (unless there is a special field trip), 1117 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz Transmasculine Support Group - 1st and 3rd Saturday @ 4:00pm - 5:30pm Where: Diversity Center Santa Cruz County, 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz Transfeminine Support Group - The Trans Feminine Youth Group is currently on hiatus. Stay tuned for more … [Read more...]
Want to Know More About the 2017 QYLA Nominees & Awardees? Tune in to Local Radio!
2 Radio Shows: Saturday, May 6: Out In Santa Cruz Radio Show, 7:00-8:00 PM, KSCO 1080 AM Monday, May 8: Closet Free Radio Show, 7:00-8:30 PM, KZSC, 88.1 FM … [Read more...]
20th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards, May 13
The Queer Youth Leadership Awards recognizes queer youth across Santa Cruz County for being leaders within their community. This event includes: a resource fair, catered buffet dinner, awards ceremony, and a community dance after the show. ***Check out this special PSA for this years QYLA*** When: Saturday May 13th @ 5:30pm Where: Pajaro Valley High School, Watsonville Tickets: Adults ($25 - $95 sliding scale), Youth & Seniors ($10) Click Here to purchase tickets Volunteer Opportunities The QYLA is looking for dynamic volunteers to … [Read more...]
Queer Youth Updates: Statement of Support from Congressmember Jimmy Panetta on National Day of Silence
Congressmember Jimmy Panetta has spoken out on the floor of Congress to support LGBTIQ/Ally Youth who were silent on the National Day of Silence. Please watch Congressmember Panetta's National Day of Silence speech. Attached, please find the text.Congressman Panetta’s floor speech is also available on his YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter pages. We are grateful to Congressmember Panetta and his congressional staff for their support of the LGBTIQ/Ally youth community. Thank you for sharing with students, families, teachers and … [Read more...]
LGBTQ News: “Our Silence Will Not Protect Us: Supporting Black LGBTQ Youth”
“As a community, we must advance a policy agenda that prioritizes safety, home and community for black LGBTQ youth.” Read the full article in The Huffington Post: Queer Voices … [Read more...]
[Reminder] South Bay Youth Pride Festival, May 13, San Jose
The LGBTQ Youth Space and local LGBTQ+ youth leaders have partnered to host the first ever South Bay Youth Pride Festival! This is a FREE event for and by queer and trans youth in the South Bay! Join us for music, entertainment, food, games & activities, a resources fair, guest speakers, and more! #SBYPF17 was developed by teens looking to unify LGBTQ+ students/GSAs (Gender & Sexuality Alliances) from high schools throughout our county. This event is intended for LGBTQ+ and ally teens. Families/adults supporters of youth are … [Read more...]
Trans Youth – Truth Project Video Collab Project, Deadline April 29
Video submissions for the video collab project is still open but not for long! Please submit your video by April 29th. Step 1: Make a 30 second to a minute video response to one of the prompts. Why is it important for bathrooms to be safe and accessible for trans folks? Have you faced any violence or harassment for being a trans youth? How was your safety affected when you were using a public facility? Step 2: Email to truth@gsanetwork.org Visit Trans Youth - Truth Project on Facebook for a special video about how to … [Read more...]