"The important part of understanding solidarity work is that collective action is powerful in enacting change. In fact, solidarity can either be the biggest threat to oppression or one of the biggest allies in upholding and reinforcing it. How you show up, or don’t, makes all the difference." For resources, posts by the GLSEN National Student Council, and ways to take action visit glsen.org/solidarityweek … [Read more...]
Native American Heritage Month, November 2023
"National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated each year in November. It is a time to celebrate the traditions, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities and ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each passing generation. This November and every month, we celebrate the culture and heritage of these remarkable Americans who deeply enrich the quality and character of our Nation. We celebrate Indian Country with its remarkable diversity of … [Read more...]
National Coming Out Day, October 11
Human Rights Campaign | hrc.org/campaigns/national-coming-out-day Coming Out Resources Center Project THRIVE Webinar: “Breaking Down the Closet Door" | October 11 @ 1PM | The discussion is for parents, caregivers and youth-serving professionals to better understand how to engage with youth who are coming out and how to create affirming spaces. The Trevor Project | The Coming Out Handbook Includes the following topics: Identity, Basics of Sexual Orientation, What is Sex Assigned at Birth?, What is Gender?, Gender Identity, … [Read more...]
Community Sponsors
Meet the Fall 2023 Student Planning Committee
We thank them for their commitment, leadership, and work in planning the Summit during their weekly meetings! Aaron Gonzales, any pronouns, Student, City of Watsonville, Santa Cruz County Daphne Johnson, any pronouns, Student, City of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County Izzy Brandon, she/they, Student, City of Watsonville, Santa Cruz County Juniper Brown, he/they, Homeschool Student, Santa Cruz County Sion Erkiletian, they/them/theirs, Student in Aptos, Santa Cruz County Zahir Sabbah, he/him, Student in Aptos, Santa Cruz … [Read more...]
In the News
Growing Up in Santa Cruz, September 2023 "A Brave Space for All: A workshop helps LGBTQ students" by Sion Erkiletian, Juniper & Daphne / Page 21 Talk of the Bay Radio Show Listen at Sep 18, 2023 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, Christine Barrington, Education, Local, Program, Talk of the Bay Closet Free Radio Stay tuned to KZSC 88.1 FM / Monday, September 25 / 7:00-8:00 pm … [Read more...]
Crisis Support
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...]
LGBTQ+ News
"Pajaro Valley Pride marches on" - The Pajaronian "The eighth annual Pajaro Valley Pride (PVP) Celebration unfolded in Watsonville Sunday with a day of performances, drag story time, booths, interactive spaces, food, arts and crafts and information tables from organizations from around the county." Photo: Tarmo Hannula/The Pajaronian "Sha’Carri Richardson sprints to World Championships upset in Budapest" - Out Sports The final meters provided a storybook finish for world champion Sha’Carri Richardson in Budapest … [Read more...]
