Save-the-Date: Fall 2024 Queer, Trans, and Allied Student Summit, September 28, Watsonville The Safe Schools Project is proud to announce three (3) summits for LGBTQIA2S+ & Allied students and their families, caregivers, educators, and adult allies — all at the same location, day, and time! For teens: Queer, Trans, & Allied Student Summit of the Central Coast — Fall 2024 For adults: Parents/Guardians, Educators, and Adult Allies “Understanding Gender” Workshop — Fall 2024 For elementary students and their families: Glitter … [Read more...]
Women’s History Month – March 2024
womenshistorymonth.gov | online exhibits/collections, historical audio/video, and resources for educators. womenshistory.org | National Women's History Museum collection of history, online exhibitions, and resources for students and educators. lgbthistorymonth.com | Website dedicated to LGBT history month in October and has featured many incredible women over the years. Articles of Interest "20 Game-Changing Queer Women to Celebrate Women's History Month" - Advocate "11 LGBTQ+ Women Who Shaped the Course of History" - them … [Read more...]
GSA Network | Calling all California middle and high school youth – We want to hear from you!
The GSA Network has launched the GSA Issue Agenda Survey to hear specifically from middle and high school students across California on the most active issues TQ2S+ youth face in schools right now. This survey will help shape our statewide TQ2S+ movement work and enable our California team to better support local GSA and youth-led campaigns. This 10-minute survey includes an opportunity for a $50 gift card drawing and will be open until the end of May, with the drawing in June. Advisors and adult allies - please share this survey widely … [Read more...]
New Monthly Group! Rainbow Kids Circle (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 facilitated by Sara. Rainbow Kids Circle will meet on the first Saturday of each month starting March 2, 2024. Kids must be accompanied by an adult family member. Siblings ages 10 and under are welcome to attend. Families and kids will have a chance to do arts and crafts, read a story, enjoy a snack, and engage in free play with other gender diverse, LGBTQ+ kids and allies. Together, we will create an accepting, affirming … [Read more...]
Weekly & Monthly LGBTQ+ Youth Programs
The Diversity Center Youth Program, Santa Cruz County The youth program at TDC provides supportive, educational and social activities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and questioning (LGBTIQ) youth. Check out their weekly schedule events at diversitycenter.org/youth Questions? Email youth@diversitycenter.org Weekly and Monthly Happenings We’re here and Queer LGBTQ+ Youth Hangout (Weekly on Thursdays @ 4 - 6 PM) Welcome to the most awesome and inclusive hangout spot in town – We’re Here and Queer! Here, … [Read more...]
LGBTQIA2S+ News
"The Queer High School Experience: Advice from QYA Volunteers" - Queer Youth Voices It may seem hard to overcome the struggles of being queer in school, but Mattie/Dean, one of the Queer Youth Assemble Birthday Card Leads, said, “I wish I had known that it gets easier. You might not have a lot of experience right now, so it seems scary and daunting, but the more you do anything and everything, the less scary it becomes, and that includes casually coming out to strangers. High school has more opportunities than middle school, and that … [Read more...]
Reminders
QYLA 2024 Community Service & Internship Opportunity QYLA is looking for volunteers and interns -- please consider being part of the QYLA 2024 Student Planning Committee Team. Community service hours and internships available / Short or long term opportunities. Committees include: Event Logistics; Food Production; Fundraising; Publicity; Outreach; Decorations; Stage; and more. QYLA 2024 Community Service / Internship Sign Up Form For more information please visit QYLA.org … [Read more...]
Black History Month
40th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Convocation, January 31, Santa Cruz This annual convocation celebrates the life and dreams of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with presentations about equality, freedom, justice, and opportunity. This year we welcome chef, food justice activist, publisher, and author, Bryant Terry. When: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 | Doors open at 6 p.m., program begins at 6:30 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium Learn more at UC Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Public Libraries | Black History Month Book … [Read more...]
Save the Date! 12th Annual Watsonville Film Festival, March 7 – 10
Learn more at watsonvillefilmfest.org … [Read more...]
GSA Network | GSA Day for Racial Justice #GSADay4RJ, February 22
Our theme this year for #GSADay4RJ is: We call for comprehensive education that reflects the histories and needs of queer, trans, Two-Spirit, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities. Youth deserve to have access to an inclusive, accurate, and honest education that comprehensively covers the real histories of people of different races, genders, and sexualities. This is beneficial to ALL students’ well-being, safety and education! Learn more and take action at gsanetwork.org/gsaday4rj! … [Read more...]