eQuality Scholarship Collaborative awards scholarships to honor and encourage California students for their service to the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community. Scholarship Amount = $6,000 Deadline to Apply: January 31st, 2023 www.equalityscholarship.org Local eQuality Scholarship Recipients Over the Years 2022: Reyes Morales Warne (he), San Lorenzo Valley High School Lucia Umeki-Martínez (they), Watsonville High School Troy Alansalon (he/they), Marina High School 2021: Laurel Bowen (she/they), Pacific … [Read more...]
Pajaro Valley Pride Scholarship
Each year, Pajaro Valley Pride awards a scholarship(s) to a student or students based on their academic successes and those who have been highly active in social justice issues either on campus or in the general community. Scholarship Amount: Varies Year to Year (past awardees have received $1,000 - $1,500) Application Opens: TBD (see website for updates, estimated Winter/Spring 2023) pajarovalleypride.orgLearn about the past recipients here … [Read more...]
LGBTQ+ Youth Scholarships
Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County16 Different Scholarships are Available for Santa Cruz County high school students! The descriptions on the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County website provide a summary of the eligibility qualifications established by the generous donors who have provided the award opportunities. Scholarships range in award amount and include both one-time awards and renewable awards. Award amounts are subject to change from year to year. Scholarship Amount = Varies (Range $1,000 - $5,000 … [Read more...]
QYLA Nominations
Queer Youth Leadership Awards (QYLA) The Queer Youth Leadership Award is given annually to queer youth who are 8 to 18 years of age to acknowledge their accomplishments and the contributions they have made to their communities, whether this be in their homes, schools, religious institutions, athletic or academic teams, or other social groups. Four awardees will receive a cash award of $250, as well as the opportunity to designate a queer youth–friendly project or nonprofit organization in their community to receive a $500 … [Read more...]
“Patrick Haggerty, trailblazing gay country star, dies at 78”
"Haggerty wrote “Lavender Country” as a statement to the music industry – he’d refuse to bend to the heteronormative standards of the times, and he certainly wouldn’t attempt to mask his queerness. “Lavender Country” was a protest record. He assumed it would be his last." - CNN … [Read more...]
“GLAAD Remembers ‘Class Act’ Leslie Jordan After Passing: ‘He Was A Loyal Friend To Many LGBTQ Organizations’ “
"Leslie Jordan was a multi-talented entertainer who charmed audiences for decades with heartfelt characters on-screen and passionate LGBTQ advocacy off-screen. Jordan also became one of today's most unexpected social media stars, and we will deeply miss the many laughs and messages of positivity he shared with his millions of followers," said Sarah Kate Ellis, President & CEO, GLAAD. … [Read more...]
National Coming Out Day News
"Statement by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on National Coming Out Day" - The White House "Today, we celebrate National Coming Out Day and the courage of LGBTQ+ people who live their lives with pride, create community with open arms and hearts, and showcase the strength of being your authentic self. Today and every day, I want every member of the LGBTQ+ community to know that you are loved and accepted just the way you are – regardless of whether or not you’ve come out." "LGBTQ members of Congress celebrate National Coming Out … [Read more...]
STEM & LGBTQIA+ | “ONE ON ONE WITH CAROLYN BERTOZZI”
"Stanford University biochemist Carolyn Bertozzi is a highly admired scientist, entrepreneur, and advocate for diversity, particularly for LGBTQ+ people. She’s been out since the late 1980s, when being a lesbian could have jeopardized her career. This year, she was awarded the prestigious Wolf Prize in Chemistry for founding the field of bioorthogonal chemistry." Chemical & Engineering News … [Read more...]
“Political Notes: California statehouse to be 1st with 10% of legislators LGBTQ”
With roughly one week left to the 2022 campaign season, LGBTQ leaders are confident that the November 8 election will result in 10% of California's 120 state legislators being LGBTQ. It will mark the first time that a statehouse has reached such proportional LGBTQ representation. Out Assembly candidate Rick Chavez Zbur, left, Corey Jackson, and Christy Holstege, along with state Senate candidate Steve Padilla, are hoping to add to the number of out California lawmakers should they be successful in the November 8 election. Photos: Courtesy … [Read more...]
“Students at two Oklahoma high schools walk out to protest bathroom law”
"Dozens of students at two Oklahoma high schools walked out of class to protest the state’s “bathroom law.” The high schoolers are angry about a recent punishment of a transgender teen. Students, former students, parents and community members showed up to support one another in the protest against the bill they call unconstitutional." KOCO News … [Read more...]