“California this year became the first state with a law spelling out the transgender student rights in public schools, including the ability to use restrooms and to play on sports teams that match their expressed genders. Another 13 states prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity in schools. Dozens of districts, from Salt Lake City and Kansas City to Knoxville, Tennessee, and Decatur, Georgia, have adopted similar protections.” Read More in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]
[Reminder] 17th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards!
The Queer Youth Leadership Awards recognizes queer youth across Santa Cruz County for being leaders within their community. Being a leader encompasses many attributes and spans across all disciplines and activities. We are looking for youth who inspire, be they into anything including sports, academics, activism, art and performance. When: Saturday May 10th, 2014 Where: New Brighton Middle School, 250 Washburn Ave, Capitola 5:30 pm: Resource Fair 6:00 pm: Buffet Dinner 7:00 pm: Awards Ceremony Reserve your QSA/GSA table! … [Read more...]
[Reminder] GSAs For Justice: Expression Not Suppression (ENS) 2014 Conference
ENS is a Fresno-based annual conference for LGBTQ youth and straight allies who are dedicated to creating safer schools and building the GSA movement in the Central Valley. ENS is youth-planned and youth-led. When: Saturday March 15, 2014 Location: Edison High School, 540 E. California Ave. Fresno, CA 93706 Click Here for more information & registration … [Read more...]
[Save the Date] 20th Annual Gay Prom “Rainbow Over Wonderland”
A fun filled night with music and dancing with LGBT youth and allies across the bay area! Must be 20 years or under to attend. Dress to Impress! Location: Chabot College, 25555 Hesperian Blvd Hayward, CA 94545 When: Saturday, June, 7th, 2014 @ 7pm to 12am Cost: $25 per person, $20 for prepaid groups of 10 or more Questions? Call: (510) 247 - 8200 or visit gayprom.org … [Read more...]
Schools Continue to Support All Students After Attempt to Repeal the School Success and Opportunity Act Fails
“Today, the effort to repeal the School Success and Opportunity Act - California's new law ensuring that all youth have the opportunity to succeed in school - failed to qualify for the ballot” Read More at the GSA Network … [Read more...]
[Reminder] LGBTQ Youth and Allies Valentine’s Day Dance, Feb 14
A fun filled night with music, dancing, friends, and new people! When: 6pm - 10pm, Friday, February 14th 2014 Location: Harbor High School, 300 La Fonda Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Interested in volunteering? Contact strange@diversitycenter.org STRANGE is a joint project of The Diversity Center and Encompass Community Services. … [Read more...]
Happy National Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) Day!
Today February 5th! Please join us as we celebrate with students and organizations from all across the country! Let’s recognize the incredible work GSAs and LGBT student groups are doing to make schools and campuses safe for all! Like GSA Day on Facebook, follow them on Twitter, and read about ways to celebrate! Stay connected via #gsaday. More info at GSA Day … [Read more...]
[Reminder] LGBTQ Youth and Allies Valentine’s Day Dance
A fun filled night with music, dancing, friends, and new people! Location: Harbor High School, 300 La Fonda Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 When: Friday, February 14th 2014 6pm - 10pm Interested in volunteering? Contact strange@diversitycenter.org STRANGE is a joint project of The Diversity Center and Encompass Community Services. … [Read more...]
Looking for Nominations
Nominate a Local LGBT Youth, Adult Ally, or Local Organization for the QYLA! Deadline Mar 10 For more information about each category and how to access and submit a nomination form online Click Here For questions email nomination@QYLA.org or call (831) 427-4004 … [Read more...]
Student Asks Apple To Change ‘Gay’ Dictionary Definition
“Becca Gorman was shocked when she looked up the definition of "gay" in the Apple dictionary while working on a school project about gay rights. The third definition provided by Apple struck Gorman as incredibly offensive: 3. informal - foolish; stupid: making student wait for the light is kind of a gay rule.’’ “ Read More in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]