A new year has begun! Why not rethink the words you use (or teach others) in order to reduce stigmatization and promote compassion. The words covered: Therapy, Race, Fat, Skinny, Old, Dark, Virgin, Bisexual/Pansexual, Curvy, Flat, OCD, Kinky, Plus-size, Nappy, Bipolar, and Diversity. Read the article on Buzzfeed … [Read more...]
LGBT Local News: Meet Two Amazing LGBT Foster Care And Adoption Champions
“Describing Santa Cruz, California, residents Lara and Emkay Bosque as passionate advocates of foster care and adoption is a lot like saying DaVinci was handy with a paintbrush or Beethoven could write a catchy tune.” Read the full article in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]
GSA Network: Tips on Transitioning GSA Leadership
As the second half of the school year commences, here’s a great resource for GSA leaders who are going to be transitioning out of high school. “As the school year comes to an end, many GSA leaders worry about what will happen to the GSA club once they are gone. It is important to create a strategy for passing the torch of leadership so that your GSA stays strong for future years. Your long-term goal is to keep your GSA active in the fight against homophobia and transphobia in schools…” Read the full guide at GSA Network … [Read more...]
LGBTQ Youth Meet-up Upcoming Meetings
The Diversity Center's LGBTQ Youth Program is looking for youth ages 12 - 18 to join our dynamic team of youth activists and leaders within the LGBTQ and ally community! For more information contact the LGBTQ Youth Program at 831-425-5422x104 or email youth@diversitycenter.org Upcoming Dates: When: Saturday, November 14, 2015 @ 1:00pm – 3:30pmLocation: The Diversity Center When: Saturday, November 21, 2015 @9:00am – 8:00pmLocation: LGBTQ Youth Meetup at YES Conference, John O'Connell High School, San Francisco … [Read more...]
Queer Youth Meet-Up @ The Diversity Center – Cancelled Saturday Oct. 24 to Attend Queer & Ally Student Summit!
Queer Youth Updates: Oct 24 Queer & Ally Student Summit!
Ensuring Safer Schools, Building Student/Teacher Dialogues Saturday, October 24th, 2015 9:00 am – 1:30 pm Santa Cruz High School, Santa Cruz All Middle School & High School LGBTIQ/Ally Students welcome! Meet students throughout Santa Cruz County -- from Scotts Valley to Watsonville -- who are working to help create safer schools in their community! Lunch and Snacks Provided Experience workshops put on by fellow youth and community resources. Meet LGBTIQ/Ally Community Leaders Fruit Smoothie Party and … [Read more...]
Queer Youth Updates: “Coming Out Day” Community Free Dinner & Talk with Out In Our Faith — Sunday, October 11 — Youth Welcome!
Out In Our Faith invites you to invite your family and friends to the upcoming Reconciling Event on National Coming Out Day, Sunday, October 11, 2015 at 5:30 pm at the Watsonville First United Methodist Church. We will share a delicious Mexican meal, and welcome our special guests from the Silicon Valley GayMen’s Chorus, who will not only share their musical talent, but their inspirational testimonies as well. When: Sunday, October 11th, 2015 @ 5:30pm Where: Watsonville First United Methodist Church, 229 Stanford Street, Watsonville, … [Read more...]
This Saturday! Queer Youth Boardwalk Meet-up! October 10
In lieu of this week’s “Queer Youth Meet-Up” at The Diversity Center, the youth program will be going to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk for a few hours of fun and games! The group will meet at the ticket booth in front of Neptune's Kingdom. Tickets are limited for youth, and will be given out on a first come, first served basis. Beyond that students will have to pay for entry on their own. GSA/QSA/SAGA Advisors are welcome and encouraged to join this event! Questions? Email youth@diversitycenter.org or call (831) 425 - 5422 x104 When: … [Read more...]
Queer Youth Updates: Registration Open!
Queer & Ally Student Summit 2015: Ensuring Safer Schools, Building Student/Teacher Dialogues Saturday, October 24th, 2015 9:00 am – 1:30 pm Santa Cruz High School, Santa Cruz All Middle School & High School LGBTIQ/Ally Students welcome! Register now and reserve your spot! Attendee Registration Form Meet students throughout Santa Cruz County -- from Scotts Valley to Watsonville -- who are working to help create safer schools in their community! Lunch and Snacks Provided Workshops Meet LGBTIQ/Ally Community … [Read more...]
[LGBT Youth Voices] The Faces of Transgender Teen America
“This original Mashable photo shoot captured the stories of 11 special teens. Some of them are raw, others eye-opening, all compelling. Bold, beautiful and brave, these youths are redefining what it means to be a transgender teenager in America today and proving that their voices matter. Here, they introduce themselves to the public for the first time, in their own words. “ Click Here to see the video and read the stories of these transgender teens … [Read more...]