The Queens of the Castro invite you to apply for a $2,000 scholarship for a post-secondary opportunity of your choice (college, vocational education, entrepreneurial, or other) in an effort to recognize your dedication to the LGBTQ+ community. We are seeking applicants, 16-25, who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community. At some point in your high school or post high school career, you should have demonstrated a commitment to raising awareness about LGBTQ+ issues, combating homophobia and/or bullying or educating your community about … [Read more...]
[Date Correction] 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...]
[Reminder] Breaking the Silence Rally! April 21, Watsonville
Join youth in Watsonville for a breaking the silence rally after Day of Silence. More information soon! Organized by the Diversity Center Youth Program. When: Friday, April 21st, 2017 Where: Watsonville Plaza, Downtown Watsonville For more information contact: youth@diversitycenter.org or call (831) 425 - 5422 … [Read more...]
LGBTQ Local News: “It’s hard to hate someone you know”
“When you type “diversity center” into your browser, the top hit will be for the one in Santa Cruz. That preferential placement probably reflects that your search engine knows you’re in Santa Cruz, but it also reflects a reality: Santa Cruz’s Diversity Center was once “The” Diversity Center—the first, the only. That’s not surprising for Santa Cruz, but unless you or a family member is on the gender spectrum, you might be surprised that living in our county as an LGBTQ youth is not all rainbows.” Read the full article in Growing Up In Santa … [Read more...]
GSA Network: Transitioning GSA Leadership
“As the school year comes to an end, many GSA leaders worry about what will happen to the GSA club once they are gone. It is important to create a strategy for passing the torch of leadership so that your GSA stays strong for future years.” Visit GSA Network for the full article … [Read more...]
Gender Spectrum: “Choosing the Right College – Advice from Young Adults”
“We hosted a panel discussion with five young adults to learn more about their experiences finding a school or path after high school that is supportive of their gender. What do you look for in a school if you are trans, Non-binary, or Gender-expansive? How about if you are thinking about a gap year? Or trying to find a supportive community in a new setting? These are just some of the topics brought up in this program.” Visit Gender Spectrum to watch the video … [Read more...]
2017 Summer Queer Youth Tech Camps, June 19 – 30, SF
All campers will build a video game together. Apply their talents in writing/storytelling, artistry and code using a simple text based game developer tool. Maven Summer Tech Camp welcomes all level of talents. This opportunity provides campers the ability to meet LGBT+ Tech professionals who build games, apps and create animation. Registration for this FREE summer camp opens soon! Keep up to date at mymaven.org … [Read more...]
[Save the Date] The Time Is Now: LGBTQ Youth Summit, May 13, Alameda County
Join the Time is Now on May 13th for a FREE day-long conference for queer and trans youth of color in Alameda County. Registration will open in less than a week! … [Read more...]
Day of Silence 2017, April 21
“GLSEN's Day of Silence is a student-led national event organized in thousands of schools, bringing awareness to the silencing effects of anti-LGBTQ name-calling, bullying and harassment in schools. Students from middle school to college take a vow of silence in an effort to encourage schools and classmates to address the problem of anti-LGBTQ behavior by illustrating the silencing effect of bullying and harassment on LGBTQ students and those perceived to be LGBTQ.” When: Friday, April 21st, 2017 GLSEN has developed several of resources to … [Read more...]
La Queer Semilla Zine Submissions – Deadline April 16
Please submit your words, art and stories of QTPOC resiliency! This project is focusing on La Resistencia in our Queer and Trans communities of color through. Visit La Queer Semilla for more information. Deadline: Sunday, April 16th, 2017 Contact: Facebook: @La Queer Semilla Email: SEMILLASPROJECTSALINAS@gmail.com … [Read more...]