TransFamilies is a group of parents coming together to make the world a safer and happier place for gender diverse children. We are a parent-led peer support group with meetings in Silicon Valley, Santa Cruz and Watsonville.Santa Cruz When: Saturday, March 7th, 2020 @ 3pm - 5pm Where: Education Room of Calvary Episcopal Church, 532 Center St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060Watsonville When: Saturday, March 21st, 2020 @ 3pm - 5pm Where: Brennan Square, behind Tayo Day Spa, 46 Brennan Street, Watsonville, CA, 95076For more information … [Read more...]
National Youth Council’s #StillWeRise Series: 4-part Interview Series Featuring Trans and Queer Youth of Color Leaders in their Communities
Meet these youth leaders: Yanté: Going Against the Grain to Live Authentically Adrian: Advocating for Intersectionality in Brown Spaces Rachel: Leading Resiliently in the Face of Racial Injustice Marco: Educating Others to Inspire Change Learn more about this year’s GSA Day for Radical Justice (GSADay4RJ) … [Read more...]
“GLAAD announces the nominees for the 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards” – GLAAD
“GLAAD announced 176 nominees in 30 categories, including the returning category for Outstanding Broadway Production. The Outstanding Kids & Family Programming category expanded to ten nominees as a result of an increase in LGBTQ images across the kids and family television programming and an increase in GLAAD’s work to advocate for inclusion in this genre.” … [Read more...]
“Miss Utah 2020 Rachel Slawson on Being the First Openly Bisexual Miss USA Competitor” – Teen Vogue
“As she prepares to compete in the Miss USA pageant, Rachel said she's excited to be the first openly bisexual woman in the pageant to show others that queer people are beauty queens, too. But she also said she wants to represent people with bipolar disorder, to show that mental illness isn't something to be ashamed of — but rather something that's one part of a beautiful person.” … [Read more...]
“Read the speech a gay college football player gave to an LGBTQ campus forum” – Out Sports
“The message I wish to leave today is this: we live in a society that is slowly embracing the LGBT+ community, but it all starts up front with us; it starts with us being able to show our true colors and unapologetically be ourselves. When you love yourself, nothing can hurt you. A year ago, my sexuality was a sword that threatened to end my life; today it is my armor that strengthens who I am.” … [Read more...]
“Outdoor Educators Work to Be More Inclusive on Queer Issues” – Good Times
“Kippen says Sea Odyssey educators will spend the spring season implementing what they learned from a recent Diversity Center training. Ideas for possible larger changes going forward have come up as well. Those concepts include raising a rainbow flag on the catamaran, introducing all-gender bathrooms, and using scientific examples of diversity like hermaphroditic nudibranchs to illustrate a range of representation. “ … [Read more...]
Youth Speaks: Queerosity
Queeriosity is one of the longest-running programs at Youth Speaks. This LGBTQIA+ centered performance features young queer poets reimagining sexuality, identity and belonging in their own voice and on their own terms. It is a place for a diverse population of queer youth and their allies to come together and declare themselves present and unafraid. Visit youthspeaks.org/queeriosity to see past performances and get updated on future events! … [Read more...]
Frameline: Youth in Motion – Free LGBTQ+ Youth Movies for Your GSA!
Since 2008, Youth in Motion has provided free LGBTQ+ films and curriculum guides to Genders & Sexualities Alliances (formerly known as Gay-Straight Alliances) and educators in schools nationwide. Youth in Motion now supports more than 28,000 students in over 1,400 schools in all 50 states! Frameline Youth in Motion: K-12 School Registration Form 2019 … [Read more...]
GSA Network: GSA Day for Racial Justice, February 21
For #GSADay4RJ on February 21, 2020, the National Youth Council calls on GSA clubs and our partners across the country to HONOR Trans Youth of Color who are LEADERS in their communities DESPITE their experiences within the school-to-prison pipeline (STPP). Visit GSA Network for a tool kit and resources on how to take action in your GSA for this yearly event. … [Read more...]
Triangle Speakers Training, April 14
Triangle Speakers is a Diversity Center program that works to eliminate fear, prejudice, and hatred against LGBTQ+ people through diverse and engaging panels of LGBTQ+ individuals. Sign up for our next Triangle Speakers training! tinyurl.com/trianglespeakertraining Registration is free and breakfast and lunch will be provided. When: Sunday, April 14th, 2019 @ 9am - 5pm Where: Community Foundation, 7807 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA Click here for more information or email trianglespeakers@diversitycenter.org … [Read more...]