In celebration of Black History Month, NBC Out honors the black LGBTQ trailblazers of the past and present. … [Read more...]

The QYLA Art Show is looking for middle and high school artists to share their creations with Santa Cruz County. The QYLA Art Show aims to create a safe and inclusive outlet for queer expression on a public platform. All art submissions should be in by Monday, April 6, 2020 to be included in the show. For more information or to submit a photo of your art, contact us at art@QYLA.org … [Read more...]

PFLAG is celebrating the art of conversation during the holidays. We are trying out a new meeting format for the next couple of months. Instead of our formal meeting, with support group and program, we are going informal—coffee and conversation. We are hoping that this will be more welcoming and will allow us to more fully meet the needs of parents and other members of the LGBTQ community. When: Tuesday, December 8th, 2015 @ 7pm Where:  Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA Contact us: pflagscc@gmail.com, … [Read more...]

Join the Diversity Center's Trans* Support Program for a candlelight vigil. The group will meet at the Clock Tower on River St. Bring candles (or flashlights which can be muted in a paper bag, etc.) and signs. A single-file procession into town may happen, so bring comfortable shoes. When:  Friday, November 20th, 2015 @ 7:30pm Where: The Clock Tower, Downtown Santa Cruz … [Read more...]

Gay Straight Alliances Interested in starting a Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)? or need organizing ideas for one that is that is already established? The GSA Network has a step by step guide to creating a GSA, ideas for group activities, fundraising, how to facilitate a meeting, legal rights, what to do if you're experiencing harassment, recruiting members, and much more! Legal Resources Transgender Law Center - transgenderlawcenter.org Lambda Legal -  lambdalegal.org Local Resources Safe Schools Project - … [Read more...]

For photos and videos from the event visit facebook.com/watsonvillelgbtqpride In the News… Watsonville Shows its Pride - “Pride events have long been ways for communities to show their support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people who live among them. More than that, they are ways for those communities to bring visibility to a world once kept under wraps.” -  The Register Pajaronian Pride Returns to Watsonville After 3-Year Hiatus -  “After a three-year hiatus, Watsonville Pride returned to the downtown plaza on Sunday, … [Read more...]

State Assemblymember Mark Stone designates Dr. Chris DiMaio as Veteran of the year! A transcript of his speech dedicated to DiMaio is attached to this newsletter. “Aptos Doctor Honored as Veteran of the Year” - Santa Cruz Sentinel “DiMaio, now 75, spent years after the war as a psychiatrist in Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties helping veterans cope with their trauma. Since retiring in 2005, he has volunteered with Santa Cruz County veterans programs, performing mental health evaluations...In 2011, he and his partner Andrew Pudan were the … [Read more...]