The 20th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards is looking for three youth or group performances and two youth MCs for the show taking place on May 13, 2017 Do you sing? Do you dance? Do you play an instrument? Please contact us for available times to audition: (831) 427-4004 or talent@QYLA.org When: Auditions to be held on Saturday, February 18th Where: Louden Nelson Center, Santa Cruz Flyer Download … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Queer, Trans* & Allied Student Summit 2017, Feb. 11, 2017
Uniting POC and Queer/Trans* People Saturday, Feb 11, 2017 9:30 am - 2:00 pm Watsonville High School, Watsonville Register Now and Reserve Your Spot! Online Registration Open All Middle School & High School Students Welcome Meet students throughout the Santa Cruz County area -- from Watsonville, Salinas to Scotts Valley -- who are working to help create safer schools in their community! Lunch and Snacks Provided Experience workshops put on by fellow youth and community resources Meet LGBTIQ/Ally Community … [Read more...]
[Reminder] The Diversity Center: Intergenerational Mixer, February 4
The Diversity Center's Intergenerational Mixer will be an opportunity for students and seniors to share their stories. Each student will be paired with a senior so that inter-generational learning can take place. Come enjoy snacks and each other's company at this fun event. Please RSVP at intern@diversitycenter.org. When: Saturday, February 4, 2017 @ 4pm - 6pm Where: The Diversity Center … [Read more...]
GLSEN: 34 Tweets with the Best Advice on Putting #KindnessInAction At School
“During GLSEN's No Name-Calling Week, members of GLSEN's National Student Council, together with other students, educators, and community advocates, took to Twitter to discuss how to put #KindnessInAction and end bullying and name-calling at school. Here's 34 pieces of their best advice.” Read the full list at GLSEN … [Read more...]
Pizza Fundraiser! – Come support the Diversity Center’s youth program’s prom!
20% of take-out or dine-in orders donated to program. When: Tuesday, January 31st, 2017 @ 5pm - 9pm Where: Cassidy’s Pizza, 1400 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville, CA Questions? Contact youth@diversitycenter.org … [Read more...]
BuzzFeed: “12 Ways You Can Fight Back Against All This Oppressive Crap In 2017”
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GSA Network Blog: “Protect. Defend. Resist.”
“Today we are on the cusp of a new administration--the least educated, least qualified, and whitest in recent history. From the Executive branch and cabinet nominees, through a Republican controlled Legislative branch, and to the potential nominees of the Judicial branch, there is a lot in this country that will change and impact our lives in extraordinary and harmful ways. It is very easy to succumb to fear in this environment. However, GSA Network stands ready to protect our community through the power of youth voice, youth leadership, and … [Read more...]
LGBTQ News: Trans Teen’s Gender Confirmation Surgery Beautifully Documented By Nat Geo
“An intimate and powerful new video from National Geographic is telling the story of one transgender teen undergoing gender confirmation surgery and coming to live more fully as her authentic self.” Read the full article in The Huffington Post: Queer Voices … [Read more...]
LGBTQ News: “Unfiltered Photo Series Shows What ‘Progressive Parenting’ Looks Like”
“We are a working American family doing our best to get by in challenging times,” said Shawna. “We will not sit idly by in complacency in the face of homophobia, racism, sexism and bigotry. My children are brave, fierce and loving and they remind me to live without fear every day.” Read the full article and see the photographs in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Queer, Trans* & Allied Student Summit 2017 – Uniting POC and Queer/Trans* People, February 11
Meet students throughout the Santa Cruz County area -- from Watsonville, Salinas to Scotts Valley -- who are working to help create safer schools in their community! Lunch and Snacks Provided. Experience workshops put on by fellow youth and community resources. Meet LGBTIQ/Ally Community Leaders. Plus a Fruit Smoothie Party! - Register Today When: Saturday, February 11th, 2017 @ 9:30am - 2pm Where: Watsonville High School, Watsonville, CA *** All Middle & High school students welcome *** For more information, please contact us … [Read more...]