19th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards, May 7 Please help us make this year’s event run smoothly. We are looking for volunteers to help with a few aspects of the event and if you have an hour or two to spare during the day of the event on Saturday May 7th, please contact Joe Cosentino, 2016 QYLA Volunteer Coordinator, at email or (831) 427-4004. Visit qyla.org/volunteer/ to see available volunteer positions! Pajaro Valley Pride 2016 Seeking Youth Volunteers! PV Pride 2016 is looking for youth volunteers for preparation and the event, … [Read more...]
Santa Cruz Pride 2016 – March with the Youth Contingent!
Pride is swiftly approaching! The Diversity Center Youth Program will be marching in the pride parade, and want a large youth contingent to join them! When: Sunday June 5th, 2016Where: Downtown Santa Cruz … [Read more...]
Out in Santa Cruz Radio Presents: Queer Youth Leadership Award Nominees & Awardees!
Santa Cruz continues its tradition of honoring the LGBT voices of our leaders and our future: our queer youth and their allies. Delta High & FCC Watsonville join us in the house! Hosted by Steph Taylor & Rob Watson. When: Saturday, April 30th, 2016 @ 7pm - 8pm Listen Live at outinsantacruz.com … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Thousands Of Students Take Stand Against Bullying On GLSEN’s ‘Day Of Silence’
“We all agreed that ‘Silence Is Ours’ should be this year’s theme,” Emery Vela, a sophomore from Colorado and member of GLSEN’s National Student Council, told The Huffington Post. “We recognized that so many LGBT students like us are silenced by bullying and harassment, but now we’re working to reclaim that silence. Silence is a tool that’s ours, and we’re using it to make schools better for everyone.” Read the full article in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]
Day of Silence Statement of Support from Congressmember Sam Far
For the 13th year, Congressmember Sam Farr has spoken out on the floor of Congress to support LGBTIQ/Ally Youth while youth are silent on the National Day of Silence. Please watch this year's speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EvaTM1z48M&feature=youtu.be Attached, please find the text. The Speech is also available on Congressmember Farr's Facebook Twitter & Google+ We are grateful to Congressmember Farr and his congressional staff for their ongoing support of the LGBTIQ/Ally community. … [Read more...]
GLSEN: Day of Silence 2016, April 15
What is Day of Silence? “...a National day of action in which students across the country vow to take a form of silence to call attention to the silencing effect of anti-LGBT bullying and harassment in schools.” Visit dayofsilence.org for tips on organzing events for the day, how to address resistance from peers & school administration, speaking cards, student rights, posters, and more! … [Read more...]
The 32nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation
The 32nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation featuring Alicia Garza, #BlackLivesMatter, a vocal performance by singer and songwriter Alexis Rose and special drumming performances by Rhythm of Senegal plus presentation of the 8th Annual Tony Hill Memorial Award. Friday, February 12, 2016 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) Free and open to the public (seating is limited) Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Alicia Garza is a Queer Woman of Color who co-created the Viral Twitter Hashtag and … [Read more...]
LGBTQ Youth Meet-up Upcoming Meetings
The Diversity Center's LGBTQ Youth Program is looking for youth ages 12 - 18 to join our dynamic team of youth activists and leaders within the LGBTQ and ally community! For more information contact the LGBTQ Youth Program at 831-425-5422x104 or email youth@diversitycenter.org Upcoming Dates: When: Saturday, November 14, 2015 @ 1:00pm – 3:30pmLocation: The Diversity Center When: Saturday, November 21, 2015 @9:00am – 8:00pmLocation: LGBTQ Youth Meetup at YES Conference, John O'Connell High School, San Francisco … [Read more...]
Queer Youth Meet-Up @ The Diversity Center – Cancelled Saturday Oct. 24 to Attend Queer & Ally Student Summit!
Queer Youth Updates: Oct 24 Queer & Ally Student Summit!
Ensuring Safer Schools, Building Student/Teacher Dialogues Saturday, October 24th, 2015 9:00 am – 1:30 pm Santa Cruz High School, Santa Cruz All Middle School & High School LGBTIQ/Ally Students welcome! Meet students throughout Santa Cruz County -- from Scotts Valley to Watsonville -- 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 Fruit Smoothie Party and … [Read more...]