We know many of you have been either directly or indirectly impacted by the recent winter storms, some of you snowed in or without power for days while still recovering from the damage from the January storms. In light of this, we will extend the deadline to submit nominations for the Queer Youth Leaderships Awards to Friday, March 10th. We know writing robust and detailed nominations is time-consuming, and we appreciate the time you take for this beautiful opportunity to uplift and highlight queer and trans youth leadership in our community. … [Read more...]

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The GLSEN Day of Silence is a national student-led demonstration where LGBTQ students and allies all around the country—and the world—take a vow of silence to protest the harmful effects of harassment and discrimination of LGBTQ+ people in schools. Register for Day of Silence, discover ways to participate and find resources at glsen.org/day-of-silence … [Read more...]

Volunteer - Learn more and sign up at qyla.org/volunteer We are looking for volunteers to help with a few aspects of the event and if you have an hour or two to spare during the day of the event on Saturday May 13, 2023 at New Brighton Middle School in Capitola (in-person and outdoors), please contact Joe Cosentino, 2023 QYLA Volunteer Coordinator, at volunteer@QYLA.org or (831) 427-4004. Youth Volunteer - Learn more and sign up at qyla.org/youthvolunteer If you have an hour or two during the day on Saturday May 13, 2022 at New … [Read more...]

Free Mental Health Support for LGBTQIA+ Youth and Family Members. In-person sessions at The Diversity Center, at your school, or online. Contact mhservices@diversitycenter.org or 831-322-4870 (calls only) … [Read more...]

Trans Day of Visibility is an annual awareness day celebrated around the world. The day is dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of transgender and gender nonconforming people while raising awareness of the work that still needs to be done to achieve trans justice. For more information and resources visit GLSEN … [Read more...]

The Safe Schools Project, a program of the Queer Youth Task Force of Santa Cruz County, announces two opportunities for LGBTQIA+ youth this Spring & Summer! Student Planning Committees 3rd Annual LGBTQIA+ Graduation Celebration | March - June Fall 2023 Queer, Trans, & Allied Student Summit of the Central Coast | March - May & August - October Info & Details: 2 Opportunities for LGBTQIA+ and Ally High School & Middle School Students -- Spring & Summer 2023 … [Read more...]

The Watsonville Film Festival highlights Latinx filmmakers and stories that illuminate our shared humanity and inspire positive change. To view the youth film guide, click here Films and Events Schedule Here / Horario De Peliculas Y Eventos Aqui Learn more at watsonvillefilmfest.org … [Read more...]

 ET "A family affair! Brandi Carlile got some love from her wife and kids on Sunday in one of the sweetest moments at this year's GRAMMY Awards...Catherine was joined by their two daughters -- Evangeline, 8, and Elijah, 4 -- on a special stage, and reflected on their relationship, and Brandi's impressive career." … [Read more...]