A fun filled night with music, dancing, friends, and new people! Location: Harbor High School, 300 La Fonda Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 When: Friday, February 14th 2014 6pm - 10pm Interested in volunteering? Contact strange@diversitycenter.org STRANGE is a joint project of The Diversity Center and Encompass Community Services. … [Read more...]
Looking for Nominations
Nominate a Local LGBT Youth, Adult Ally, or Local Organization for the QYLA! Deadline Mar 10 For more information about each category and how to access and submit a nomination form online Click Here For questions email nomination@QYLA.org or call (831) 427-4004 … [Read more...]
[Save the Date] 17th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards
QYLA was created in 1998 to shift the conversation about queer youth from risk to leadership. This county-wide, collaborative event serves to honor and celebrate queer youth leaders and the ally’s that support and empower them. Stay tuned for more information at QYLA.org May 10, 2014 New Brighton Middle School, Capitola Community Resource Fair - 5:30pm Catered Buffet Dinner - 6pm Awards Ceremony - 7pm Community Dance to Follow To volunteer contact Joe Cosentino at volunteer@QYLA.org … [Read more...]
That’s So Gay! A Game Of LGBTQ Discovery’ Board Game Has Educational Aims
“This game hopes to break down stereotypes while having some fun with our LGBTQ history. There are the well-known celebrities and media sensations, but also obscure authors, scientists, athletes and pioneers." Visit The Huffington Post to read more … [Read more...]
Son Comes Out to Amazing Mother in Heartwarming Video
LGBT News: “In what may be one of the sweetest coming out videos we’ve ever seen, a young gay man named Daniel comes out to his mother and gets a reaction that will give you an overdose of the warm fuzzies.” Read the article and watch the video in The Advocate … [Read more...]
LGBTQI Speak Of Their Inspiring Struggle For Equal Rights Through These Powerful Picture Messages
LGBT International News: Equal rights activists in India share their stories, motivations, and how they approach LGBTQI activism in their country. Click Here to see more … [Read more...]
Unite to Win GSA Campaigns!
The GSA Network has created a new petition tool to motivate and empower young people to take action on issues that are important to them. Will help students to address issues that can be local, regional, state, or national! Visit unite.gsanetwork.org to start your own campaign today! … [Read more...]
The Biggest Transgender Moments of 2013
“From solidified rights for transgender minors to representation of trans people and experiences on mainstream television -- what is means to be transgender is receiving arguably more mainstream recognition than at any prior point in our history.” Read More in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]
International LGBT News: Mumbai to Host 2014 Indian LGBT Youth Summit in February
“MINGLE describe the summit as a ‘pioneering initiative in India, primarily aimed at identifying and grooming high potential individuals within the LGBT youth, and preparing them for future leadership roles.’ “ Read More at Gay Star News … [Read more...]
National LGBT News: NASA Releases ‘It Gets Better’ Video
“The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) released a heartwarming video this week that documents a number of astronauts, flight instructors and other members of NASA who have come together with a single message: it gets better if you're lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT).” Read more and view the video in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]