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The month of June generally represents the kick-off to many LGBTQI celebrations.
This month of June also represents PRIDE!!!! Don't miss your opportunity to get involved, to organize with others on events and issues that are concerning your community and to meet all the members of our Prideful Rainbow Family!!!
In Fresno, the heart of the Central Valley, youth gathered last night to plan their celebration with Pride and Pizza.
If you would like to march with the Central Valley GSA Network in the Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade and Festival - meet on Saturday, June 7 at 9:30am - at the NE corner of Palm and Olive, in the Tower District.
After the parade, meet the youth at the GSA Network booth and discuss upcoming events that can carry you through the summer. The festival charge is $5 per person.
Questions? Contact Robin McGehee, CV Program Coordinator, mailto:robin@gsanetwork.org
Sadly, because Los Angeles' Pride Parade is on the same day as Fresno, many of the Fresno gang won't be able to make it down, but if you are in the SoCal area and want to get involved with the action - here is the 411!!!
SOCAL GSA Network is Marching in LA Pride!! Saturday, June 7
Come get involved with the celebration!!!
Meet at the corner of Crescent Heights and Santa Monica @9am sharp!
Questions? Contact Daniel Solis, Southern California Program
Coordinator, mailto:daniel@gsanetwork.org
And, to wrap up the June Pride celebrations, in San Francisco, they will be celebrating with one of the largest Pride Parades in the world. Don't miss the excitement.
San Francisco Pride Parade, Sunday, June 29th
Check http://www.gsanetwork.org for exact location and time of where the NorCal GSA Network youth will be organizing on that morning
Questions? Contact Kiely Hosmon, Northern California Program Coordinator
415-552-4229 or mailto:kiely@gsanetwork.org
The first 50 GSA members to show up to the Pride Parade will get a free whistle to use and keep. There will also be hundreds of bead necklaces to pass out to the crowd while walking down the parade route. Youth who want their GSA recognized in a sign should either make it themselves or email/call me to let me know they want a sign made for them.
Looking for more Pride events that are closer to your area? Here is a listing, provided by http://www.hrc.org
San Jose Pride
Saturday, June 14, 2008- Sunday, June 15, 2008
Sacramento Pride
Saturday, June 21, 2008
San Diego Pride
Saturday, July 19, 2008- Sunday, July 20, 2008
Palm Springs
Saturday, November 01, 2008- Sunday, November 02, 2008
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1. GSA Network Co-Presents "Tru Loved" at Frameline (San Francisco)
Gay-Straight Alliance Network is proud to co-present "Tru Loved" at Frameline32, the 32nd San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival:  TRU LOVED Saturday June 21 4:00 pm Castro Theatre http://www.frameline.org/festival/film/detail.aspx?FID=42&id=1428* GSA Network Executive Director, Carolyn Laub, and "Tru Loved" Writer/Director, Stewart Wade, and "Tru Loved" Producer, Antonio Brown, will be speaking on a panel after the film screening on Saturday, June 21. We hope you'll join us! TRU LOVED Wednesday June 25 12:00 pm Castro Theater http://www.frameline.org/festival/film/detail.aspx?FID=42&id=1428When her two moms uproot her from the comfortable trappings of a San Francisco upbringing for a generic Southern California suburb, high school sophomore Tru despairs. Surrounded by homophobic football players, Paris and Nicole wannabes and a doting but closeted English teacher, Tru escapes into fantasy: She daydreams of living in a 1950s black-and-white Leave It to Beaver-like household (with two moms and two dads, no less) and imagines herself as a benevolent Maria in a Jets-versus-Sharks dance sequence. Astonished to win the attention of the town's star quarterback, Tru soon realizes that her new "boyfriend" is simply another closet case. While protecting her appearance-wary friend by putting on a public front, Tru finds an outlet for her frustrations with her homogeneous high school peers by co-founding a chapter of the Gay-Straight Alliance. But now she must reconcile her very public positions on sexual orientation with her private "gentleman's agreement." Tru Loved is an examination of one adolescent's courageous ability to counter small-town small-mindedness, broaching tough issues - interracial dating, gay parenting, school-sanctioned homophobia - that the average after-school special eschews. And, in the end, Tru actually finds true love. (Extra bonus: This family-friendly film features appearances by Bruce Vilanch, Alec Mapa, A Different World's Jasmine Guy, Best in Show's Jane Lynch and David Kopay - the first openly gay professional athlete!) - JENN PREISSEL ********************************************* 2. GSA Network co-sponsors screening of KQED's "Anyone and Everyone" (San Francisco)
KQED Education Network in partnership with San Francisco LGBT
Community Center, GSA Network, Ally Action, the Center for Lesbian
and Gay Studies in Religion and Studies, the Pacific School of
Religion, PFLAG, and the Family Acceptance Project invites YOU to a screening and panel discussion of
Anyone and Everyone, a film by Susan Polis Schutz
In Anyone and Everyone, parents across the United States discuss
their reactions to having a son or daughter reveal they are gay.
Despite the diversity of the families' ethnic, racial, socioeconomic,
geographic, and religious backgrounds, there is a thread connecting
these stories. The love between parents and children is a powerful
springboard for discussions about family, community, faith and
identity.
Panel Discussion to follow with audience participation warmly welcomed.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
5pm doors open | 5:30pm - 8pm screening and panel
San Francisco LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street,
San Francisco, CA 94105
This is a FREE event and light food will be provided.
Educational resources available for attending classroom teachers
while supplies last.
To RSVP contact KQED at 415-553-2310 or mailto:CommunityEngagement@kqed.org
Contact Kiely at the GSA Network if you'd like to go with GSA members
and all sit together. mailto:kiely@gsanetwork.org
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3. Apply for GSA Activist Camp This Summer!!
It's that time of year again! GSA Network Activist Camp is happening in Northern California and Southern California.
Who's excited? We are!
The GSA Activist Camp is a youth-planned and youth-led 3-day event that features intensive community building, skill-building, political education, and leadership training for GSA members and potential members. All LGBT and straight ally youth from California can apply. Youth who will be in a high school or middle school GSA next year will be given priority.
APPLY ONLINE:
http://www.gsanetwork.org/camp/camp2007.html
Southern California
On June 20-22 youth from all over Southern California and the Central Valley will be flocking to beautiful Cal State Northridge. The application deadline has passed.
Questions? mailto:Daniel@gsanetwork.org
Northern California
On August 15-17 youth from all over Northern California and Central Valley will be heading to the Marin Headlands in Sausalito. Application deadline is July 25.
Questions? mailto:Kiely@gsanetwork.org or call 415.552.4229
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4. Youth in Motion - A New Project for GSA Clubs!
GSA Network and Frameline are excited to announce Youth in Motion, a new project that will provide schools in California with free LGBTQ movies that can be shown in classrooms or as part of your GSA's activities. We hope the power of film will supplement existing curricula and youth activism to help reduce homophobia and transphobia in your schools. Click here for more information about this project.
The project will officially launch this fall, but our focus now is to select a diverse batch of films that will be offered as part of the series - and we want your input!
There are a few ways we'd love for you to participate:
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5. Fill out the GSA Network Evaluation - Win $100 for your GSA
Calling all GSA advisors, presidents, and active members! We want your feedback.
Tell us what worked this year, where you had challenges, and how GSA Network can help your GSA more in the 2008-2009 school year.
Fill out the evaluation online: http://www.gsanetwork.org/yearendeval/
If you fill out the evaluation by June 1st, you could win $100 for your GSA!
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6. Apply to Join the GSA Network Board of Directors
Are you...
- Passionate about GSA Network and our mission of empowering youth activists to fight homophobia and transphobia in schools?
- Able to commit to attending 4 board meetings a year (in person) plus committee calls by phone?
- Interested in learning about fundraising and helping raise funds for GSA Network?
- Wanting to learn how a nonprofit organization works?
- 19 years old or younger, and in high school or just recently graduated?
If you answered yes to these questions, you should consider applying to GSA Network's Board of Directors.
GSA Network's Board of Directors is a partnership between adults and youth leaders who govern the organization. Board members are responsible for organizational planning, evaluating, fundraising, and setting policies for GSA Network. The board meets four times a year in person. Youth board members' travel expenses are paid. Youth board members' terms are for 1 year.
To apply, email mailto:carolyn@gsanetwork.org to request an application. Applications will be due by June 16, so don't delay!
All youth from California are welcome to apply. People of color, female and transgender people, and straight allies are especially encouraged to apply!
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7. The Northern California GSA Network region now has a myspace page!
Here's the link for all NorCal GSA members or those who are interested in GSAs:
http://www.myspace.com/norcalgsanetwork
Keep in contact with other GSA members, network with one another and exchange ideas, and keep updated on things happening in NorCal!
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GSA Network News is a publication of Gay-Straight Alliance Network. Events, resources, and news items listed under "Other Announcements" are not sponsored or written by GSA Network, and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of GSA Network.
Central Valley
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8. Pride Movie Screening (Fresno)
Central California Alliance, along with support from Fresno Reel Pride
will be having a Pride Movie screening for GSA Network youth and other
youth from the Fresno community - if you'd like to attend, here are the
details:
June 28th from 12pm-4pm
846 East Fairmont
Fresno, CA 93704
For more information or to get directions to the event, call 559-221-8132.
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9. Pride of our People/Pride Dance (Fresno)
Come join Valley Ministries for fun, food and fellowship in
celebrating the Pride of our People, Kids, Family and Friends.
Dance the night away while enjoying fresh hors d'oeuvre.
June 6 @ 6:00pm
Get your tickets early in order to beat the rush. The ticket prices
are $10 a person or $15 a couple.
For more information call 209-464-5244 or visit our web site at
www.valleyministries.com.
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Northern California
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10. LYRIC Queer Youth Beach Party (San Francisco)
Saturday, June 7 3:00pm-6:00pm
@ Ocean Beach & Judah
(muni lines N & 18)
*this is a clean and sober event
Kick off SF PRIDE month
with other LGBTQQ youth & allies 24 & under!
for more info contact Derrick:
415-703-6150 x15
mailto:derrick@lyric.org
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11. Sonoma County Pride (Santa Rosa)
Sunday, June 15, 2008
12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
The Sonoma County Pride Planning Committee presents Sonoma County Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride 2008 - Loving Self, Loving
Others. The Main Event, a festival that will celebrate our diverse community, will happen at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts in Santa
Rosa on Sunday, June 15, noon - 5 p.m.
The event is free.
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12. LYRIC Trans-Gender/Queer Youth Retreat (San Francisco)
A day long retreat to build community and knowledge
by and for all folks 24 and younger that identify as
Trans, Gender-Queer, Gender-F*@k, etc
*Food/drinks provided* *Cool giveaways*
RSVP by June 11th -- Kyle 415-703-6150 x18 mailto:kyle@lyric.orgLocation: Intersection for the Arts 446 Valencia St. @ 16th St.
LYRIC is excited to announce its FIRST Trans/Gender-Queer Youth Retreat!
Who: All youth 24 and under that identify as Trans, Gender-Queer, Gender F*@k, etc
What: A day-long retreat to build community and knowledge by and for your peers.
Where: Intersection for the Arts 446 Valencia St. @ 16th St.
When: Sunday June 15. 10:30am-6:30pm.
Why: A space to ask questions, get answers and make friends. Plus cool giveaways!
For more info and to RSVP contact Kyle at 415.703.6150 x18 or mailto:kyle@lyric.org
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Rough cut screenings of Straightlaced with youth will be used to gather feedback about the content of the film, which features teenagers talking about the limitations of strict gender roles and the underlying homophobia at the heart of it all. Rough cut screenings can take place in high school classes, afterschool programs, community gatherings, religious youth groups etc. If you work with youth or know of other adults who do and can help us arrange for a screening, please contact Sue Chen, producer, at 415-641-4616 ext 304 or mailto:schen@groundspark.org. Screenings will take about 2 hours, which includes viewing the film as well as time for feedback and discussion with the filmmakers. This is a great opportunity for youth to be involved in the filmmaking process and have a dialogue about gender roles and homophobia.
GroundSpark
2180 Bryant St. Ste. 203
San Francisco, CA 94110
Tel: 415-641-4616 Fax: 415-641-4632
http://www.groundspark.org
mailto:info@groundspark.org
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14. Queer Prom - Midnight Masquerade (San Francisco)
June 21st Saturday
QUEER PROM-Midnight Masquerade
(2nd annual SF Queer Prom)
8pm-Midnight
The SF LGBT Center
1800 Market St @ Octavia
Free for youth 24 & under (ID & dress code required)
RSVP for VIP List 415.865.5633
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15. LGBT Elders Dialogue with Teens (Oakland)
The Lavender Scrolls Project portrays the lives of eight lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender elders. It features photographs, life-story excerpts and quotations that defy stereotypes about being old and gay, while also demonstrating the realities common to all elders. The project is presented by Oakland personal historian Cathy Cade. The scrolls will be on exhibit at the Main Library in June.
Come meet with the subjects of The Lavender Scrolls. This is your chance to ask LGBT seniors those questions you've always wanted to ask. Refreshments will be served.
Saturday, June 14, from 12 to 2
West Auditorium, Main Library, 125 14th Street, Oakland
See http://www.lavenderseniors.org and click on "scrolls".
Call 238-4974 for more information.
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16. YouthAware Educational Theatre at the New Conservatory Theatre Center Presents The Other Side of the Closet (Northern CA)
The Other Side of the Closet
by Ed Roy Directed by Sara Staley
A Safe Schools Educational Play for Teens
Touring Northern California Schools and Communities from
October 27th- December 11th 2008
Book now for the best selection of dates!
Harassment based on actual or perceived sexual orientation remains persistent in schools all over the country. The Other Side of the Closet by Ed Roy is a drama for teens that is produced by the New Conservatory Theatre Center's Youth Aware Educational Theatre program, based in San Francisco. This program has been touring to Northern California middle and high schools every fall, since 2000, to educate young people about homophobia, diversity, discrimination, hate crimes, verbal & physical harassment, and about the California School Safety Act (AB-537). The Other Side of the Closet supports a safe school curriculum where students, teachers and parents can learn about acceptance and respect in an innovative and engaging format. This is a great program for your GSA or other diversity based club to sponsor on campus. We are also available to present community performances of this program on Monday and Tuesday evenings during the run of the tour.
You may download a preview copy of the script at
http://www.nctcsf.org/other.html
For more information or to book a tour date for your school,
email mailto:sara@nctcsf.org or call (415) 694-6149.
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17. LifeWorks Pride Events (Los Angeles)
9021 Melrose Ave Suite 309
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Free food, fun LifeWorks people, free ticket to LA Pride. Need I say more?
For youth ges 14-24.
RSVP to guarantee your ticket - rsvp@lifeworksmentoring.org
Pride Events this Weekend!
These events are all-ages.
Look for the LifeWorks booth at the LA Dyke March and at LA Pride!
WeHo Dyke March - Fri 6/6, 7:30pm - FREE
at Santa Monica and San Vicente
http://www.lapride.org/dykemarch/index.html
LA Dyke Day - Sat 6/7, 12pm - 5pm - FREE
Barnsdall Park
http://www.myspace.com/dykeday
LA Dyke March - Sat 6/7, 5:30pm - FREE
at Sunset and Hillhurst
http://www.dykemarchla.com/
LA Pride Festival - tickets are $15 presale, $20 at the gate
Sat 6/7, 12pm - 12am, & Sun 6/8 11am - 10pm
at Santa Monica and San Vicente
http://www.lapride.org
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18. The 3rd Annual Jotería Conference (Northridge)
The 3rd Annual Jotería Conference Planning Committee, a Chicana/o and Latina/o political student-lead organization, is pleased to present the 3rd Annual Joteria Conference, "Transformando nuestra canción: Celebrating the Spirit of Our Colors. The conference will take place on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at California State University Northridge.
The conference brings together a unique coalition of college students, high school students, community leaders, and family members to acknowledge and invigorate our collective and individual struggles to end all forms of oppression and exploitation: social, ideological and economic. This year's conference is dedicated to the transformation of our families as we share spaces for celebration, social change, and consciousness-raising.
Please join us as we celebrate the power and diversity of our collective voices as jotería and familia in resistance against racism, anti-immigrant sentiments, elitism, patriarchy, homophobia, and other forms of discrimination.
This year we will also be awarding two scholarships, so if you are a queer high school student who is planning to attend college in the fall or if you're a queer AB450 student currently enrolled, please apply!
Registering early helps us determine how many people are coming & help you find transportation to the conference.
Several buses have been generously donated - so please remember to indicate your transportation needs.
to register please visit: http://www.joteriaconference.org
There will be several locations through out Los
Angeles County picking up interested individuals,
the bus pick up:
East Los Angeles County
San Angeleno Park
245 San Angeleno Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
pick up: 7:30 a.m.
drop off: 6:30 p.m.
Sorenson Park
11419 E. Resenhedge Dr.
Whittier, CA 90606
pick up: 7:50 a.m.
drop off: 6:50 p.m.
Garfield High School
5101 E. 6th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
pick up: 8:10 a.m.
drop off: 7:10 p.m.
West Los Angles County
Westechester High School
7400 W. Manchester Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
pick up: 7:45 a.m.
drop off: 6:30 p.m.
Animo Venice Charter High School
5431 West 98th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
pick up: 8:00 a.m.
drop off: 6: 45 p.m.
Venice Senior High School
13000 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
pick up: 8:15 a.m.
drop off: 7:00 p.m.
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19. CHRISTOPHER STREET WEST Pride Events (Hollywood)
Saturday and Sunday, June 8 & 9
Come and visit Project 10 along with the GALAA (Gay and Lesbian Allied Administrators), and G.L.I.D.E. (Gays and Lesbians Initiating Dialogue for Equality) at our table during CSW. The event is held in the City of West Hollywood throughout the weekend June 8th and 9th.
On Sunday morning, we will be marching in the parade along Santa Monica Blvd. We are expecting dozens of teachers and administrators and over 200 youth from GSAs throughout southern California to join us in the parade. Come and support us!
Visit http://www.lapride.org for information about all the events for CSW (directions, times, enterainment).
We hope to see you there. All are welcome!
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2008
OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE
The annual Models of Pride (MOP 16) is scheduled for Saturday, November 1, 2008, at Occidental College in Eagle Rock. This is a free one-day conference for youth, ages 14 to 23. The focus of the conference is on LGBTQ
youth interests and issues.
Applications for workshop proposals, volunteers, and the resource faire will be posted in the next few weeks.
Youth and adults are invited to propose workshops and ideas for roundtable discussions--start putting your ideas together!
Nonprofits and for-profits (businesses and corporations) are invited to have a resource table at the resource faire.
We are offering sponsorships at the $250, $500, $1,000 + levels.
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21. The 3rd World Writing Contest for Youth
Win $1500 by Writing a 2 to 3 page Essay!
In an effort to promote and sustain the writing and critical thinking skills
of the younger generations, underground rapper and revolutionary, Immortal
Technique, is inviting high school students to write essays about their
perceptions and/or experiences in regards to the United States' relations to
the third world in general, or a third world country/countries in
particular. The essays must be original work and must be limited to 500-750
words. Immortal Technique will read the essays and choose the top three.
Too often students are bogged down with necessary after school jobs and do
not have the free time needed to cultivate their writing and analytical
thinking skills. Recognizing that these skills are crucial, Immortal
Technique would like to award the writers of the top three essays with money
meant to allow them more free time to reflect on the state of the world and
to develop their writing skills. The essay contest is meant to demonstrate
to the youth that their writing and critical thinking skills can generate an
income for them and their families.
Prizes:
1st Prize- $1,500
2nd Prize- $1,000
3rd Prize- $500
Eligibility:
This contest is open to high school students nationwide enrolled in grades
nine through twelve. Seniors graduating May-June of 2008 are still welcomed
to submit an essay.
Requirements:
-Must be between 500-750 words. (2 -3 pages)
-Only one submission per student.
-Submissions will be admitted until July 8, 2008.
-Essay must be the original work of the student.
-Essay must be about U.S. relations to a third-world country or countries.
-Please make sure you include a cover letter with your submission.
-Your essay should be double-spaced whether type-written or neatly
hand-written.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
To submit your essay by mail, please staple a cover page to the front of
your essay. The cover page should include your name, address, phone number,
the name of your school, and grade level. Then mail the essay to:
The 3rd World Writing Contest
49 W. 83rd Street
New York, NY 10024
To submit your essay by e-mail, please include two separate attachments: 1)
the actual essay and 2) a cover page that includes your name, address, phone
number, the name of your school, and your grade level. Send both attachments
in the same e-mail to:
WritingContest@40immortal-technique.com
* NOTE: Submitted essay entries will not be returned, so please make a copy
of your entry if you would like to keep a copy of your work.
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Scholarships/Jobs
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22. LYRIC Internship (San Francisco)
Are you Young, Queer and Loud?
The LYRIC Internship Program is offering LGBTQQ youth 14-24 years old the opportunity to work in a SF non-profit, gain work experience, strengthen your community and get PAID to do it!
Join QYTC - a Queer Training Collaborative designed for youth
Get job training (learn how to get and keep a job)!
Work 10-15 hours a week plus get an hourly wage!
Gain knowledge & experience!
Meet new friends!
Find a community or make a new one!
Have FUN!
Interested?
Orientation is the 1ststep!
Thursday, June 12th, 2008
4-6pm - 1st Floor
SAVE YOUR SPOT NOW! SPACE IS LIMITED.
Where: 127 Collingwood Street between 18th & 19th in the Castro
Contact: RSVP to Mercedes at 415.703.6150 x 21 or mercedes@lyric.org.
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23. NEWS: High schoolers take 'The Laramie Project' to Burbank stage
By Mike Boehm
Los Angeles Times
May 27, 2008
TRYING to stage "The Laramie Project," a documentary play about the murder of gay college student Matthew Shepard, turned into a saga of its own for the drama students of Burbank's John Burroughs High School when their principal banned the production and they went ahead with it anyway in an off-campus venue.
Nicole Carothers, a Burroughs senior, says she proposed the show last fall as a joint effort of the drama class and the school's Gay Straight Alliance. But after winter break, she learned that Principal Emilio Urioste Jr., finishing his ninth year as principal at the 2,600-student campus, had prohibited the play. Drama teacher Scott Bailey says the reason Urioste gave him in January was that it "would tear this community apart," a claim Urioste denies.
"I watched my dream fly out the door," Carothers said last week. "I couldn't believe what was happening."
Taking matters into their own hands, the students pushed ahead, securing the Colony Theatre, where the show will play Thursday and Friday, attracting unexpected high-profile support and, eventually, the blessing of the principal for what remains an independent production not sanctioned by the school.
Carothers and her fellow students began to see a way to realize their dream in late March when they learned they had won a $500 California Teachers Assn. grant for "The Laramie Project." The Gay Straight Alliance had applied for the funding last fall, anticipating it would be all right to do the play at school. Now they had the wherewithal to try to rent an off-campus Burbank venue. They approached the Colony, not knowing the company had staged an acclaimed production of "The Laramie Project" in 2002 -- the play's Los Angeles premiere. Managing Director Trent Steelman said the Colony is providing its 276-seat theater rent-free, along with costumes, props, programs and help with sound and lighting.
To read the full story, visit:
http://www.latimes.com/news/education/la-et-laramie27-2008may27,0,776172.story
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24. NEWS: Harvey Milk Sculpture Unveiled At SF City Hall
May 22, 2008 11:40
SAN FRANCISCO (AP)
Almost 30 years after his assassination by a
fellow city lawmaker, Harvey Milk returned to San
Francisco City Hall. A bronze bust of the first
openly gay politician to win an elected office of
any prominence was unveiled Thursday evening on
what would have been Milk's 78th birthday.
Milk, long considered a martyred hero of the gay
rights movement, is the first non-mayor to have
his likeness permanently installed in the civic
building. He was elected to the San Francisco
Board of Supervisors in 1977 and shot to death a
year later along with Mayor George Moscone by Dan
White, a former police officer who had just
resigned his supervisor's seat.
The bust, sculpted by the Berkeley-based Daub,
Firmin, Hendrickson Sculpture Group and based on
a photograph taken by a friend, shows Milk with a
wide grin and his tie fluttering in the breeze.
It sits atop a solid granite base inscribed with
a prophetic statement he recorded before his
death.
"I ask for the movement to continue because my
election gave young people out there hope. You
gotta give 'em hope," it reads.
To read the full story and watch the video, which
includes GSA Network youth leaders unveiling the
bust of Harvey Milk, visit:
http://cbs5.com/local/harvey.milk.sculpture.2.730984.html
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