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The Diversity Center Youth Program, Santa Cruz County The Diversity Center’s Youth Program offers support to teens, families, and schools on issues of gender, sexuality, acceptance, and overcoming discrimination. Check out Diversity Center Youth Program for the most up to date information about meet dates, times, and programming. Rainbow Kids Circle (Ages 5 - 11) - Meets the First Saturday of the Month Rainbow Kids Circle is a monthly 90 minute playgroup for gender diverse, LGBTQ+ kids and allies ages 5-10 and their families. … [Read more...]

"Santa Cruz County youth march for LGBTQ rights" - Santa Cruz Sentinel "Bryce Grossman, a 14-year-old Mission Hill Middle School student, organized the event to 'help people feel empowered to live their truth, to not hide themselves away in fear and stay safe from harm.'" "Santa Cruz Pride Parade sees largest turnout for 50th year" - The Santa Cruz Sentinel "Instead of having just one parade grand marshal, Santa Cruz Pride decided to commemorate its 50th year by inviting back every living previous grand marshal, many of whom waved … [Read more...]

We Must stand United in Support of our LGBTQ+ Youth The Safe Schools Project of Santa Cruz County, in collaboration with The Diversity Center, TransFamilies of Santa Cruz County, and the Santa Cruz County Office of Education (SCCOE), have created a resource site to help keep our LGBTQ+ students, families, educators, and community members informed about their rights and how to access legal and support services when needed. Visit the site to learn more: safeschoolsproject.org/California-safe-schools … [Read more...]

Join us for de-stressing, realigning, asking questions and giving answers for July, which is also Disability Pride Month! To learn more about available programming visit edieducators.org/youth or email edi.educators@gmail.com   … [Read more...]

The NSC is a platform for LGBTQ+ youth to cultivate their leadership potential, amplify their voices, and actively contribute to creating more inclusive and equitable environments for all students. The NSC plays a pivotal role in providing feedback on GLSEN's processes, programs, resources, and overall strategy. As youth representatives, they offer their unique perspectives and insights, ensuring that GLSEN's initiatives remain relevant and impactful. NSC members are passionate about social justice and actively seek to deepen their knowledge … [Read more...]

Check out the new zine, the GSA Power Pack, created by GLSEN National Student Council member, Gary N from Hawaii. This guide is full of helpful tips for educators and student leaders who want to learn more about LGBTQ+ student-led organizations, like GSAs. Full of up-to-date vocabulary, cheat sheets, and ideas for activities to do with your GSA, this guide can be used by anyone looking for more ways to stand with LGBTQ+ students. … [Read more...]

Outspoken immigrant, lesbian, and woman of color, Urvashi Vaid, was a leader who helped shape the modern day gay rights movement. She was an expert in gender and sexuality law and was the first woman of color to lead a national gay-and-lesbian organization. This film presents Vaid’s life in Provincetown, including her 34-year relationship with her partner Kate Clinton, before Vaid’s death in 2022. Watch the special on PBS … [Read more...]

National Day of Silence Speech 2025 Statement of Support from Congressmember Jimmy Panetta on National Day of Silence 2025 -- commending 8th grade student founder of today's "We Will Not Be Erased" March, Bryce Grossman. For the ninth year in a row, Congressmember Jimmy Panetta has spoken out on the floor of Congress to support LGBTQIA2S+/Ally Youth on the National Day of Silence. Watch the Video: Dropbox, Facebook, Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram Santa Cruz Pride 50 Speech on the House Floor  On the House Floor, Congressmember Jimmy … [Read more...]