“Finding Belonging Under the Rainbow” – Growing Up in Santa Cruz
“A Place Of Belonging And Hope” By MJ Reynoso
“The Queer, Trans, and Allied Student Summit, part of the Rainbow Conference, encapsulates so many aspects of what queer youth need right now. It offers community, a chance to meet like-minded people, expand your knowledge or even learn something new… ”
“Recognizing The Beauty” By Evelyn Roberts
“When the Rainbow Conference is held at Watsonville, its often hastily walked halls will be transformed and given new life much the same. We would like to invite you all to gather with friends new and old, to enjoy yourself, to let the wind make a mess of your hair, to laugh, to relax, and to have a fun day. So please do join us, and take the time to stop and smell the flowers. It’s a beautiful day today.”
“HRC Celebrates Everton Blair’s Victory in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District Special Election” – HRC
“Everton Blair’s victory in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District is an exciting and historic moment for his new constituents, for the entire state, and for the LGBTQ+ community. When sworn in, Everton will become Georgia’s first openly LGBTQ+ member of Congress and the first Black, openly gay member of Congress from the South. ”
“Feminist and LGBTQ ally Gloria Steinem dies” – The Bay Area Reporter
“…Yet, just as Steinem was unafraid to stand up for women’s rights in a time where the outrage against her was tangible, she was similarly unafraid to examine her own biases,” Smith stated. “By 2013, she clarified her mid-1970s beliefs, apologized for the same, and expressed complete support for trans people. In short, she shows more bravery than so many today who make specious arguments against transgender rights from under a spurious mantle of feminism.”