Dear GSA Activist,
Since our last edition of GSA Network News we welcome new students and new GSAs from all over the state! In Southern California we welcome Banning High School and University Preparatory. In Northern California we welcome Cypress Charter High School; and in the Central Valley we welcome Valley Los Banos Community Day School. This issue we highlight what GSAs can do for the upcoming Harvey Milk Day and upcoming Actions in response to the Prop 8 ruling expected in CA.
Don't forget to send someone from your GSA to Activist Camp! www.gsanetwork.org/camp
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GSA NETWORK NEWS HIGHLIGHT: Celebrate Harvey Milk Day!
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All students are encouraged to celebrate Harvey Milk Day,
on Friday, May 22.
This is great way for your GSA to take action this month!
What is the purpose of Harvey Milk Day?
The purpose of Harvey Milk Day is to educate Californians about an extraordinary leader whose courageous work to end discrimination against the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender community in the 1970s set the stage for many of the civil rights advances we see today. Harvey Milk's birthday was on May 22.
Who's Harvey Milk?
Harvey Milk was an activist, organizer, and the first openly gay man elected as a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in the late 1970s. Unfortunately, he was assassinated on November 27, 1978 along with San Francisco Mayor George Moscone. Harvey Milk came out and started organizing against discrimination of gay and lesbian business owners in the Castro, and against the Briggs Initiative (this was a Bill introduced in the California Legislature that would have made it illegal for lesbian and gay men to be teachers in California schools). For more information see the GLBT History Month website: Harvey Milk
10 Things YOU Can Do to celebrate Harvey Milk Day
on May 22!
1. Show the movie "The Times of Harvey Milk" to your GSA, your class or your whole school and hold a discussion afterward.
2. Write an article for your school paper about Harvey Milk and what his story means to you.
3. Ask your school to have an announcement on the PA system about Harvey Milk Day. See if you can share why it is important for you as a student.
4. Hold an assembly to celebrate Harvey Milk, and use it as a time to educate your peers about LGBT issues and the impact that Harvey Milk had on our community.
5. Encourage your teachers to have a class discussion on Harvey Milk and the LGBT Political Movement.
6. Have an LGBT teach in, take over the cafeteria or study hall and teach about Harvey Milk and other LGBT leaders.
7. Bay Area schools: Go see the special LGBT History Exhibit on 18th and Castro in San Francisco. (It's free for students from May 18-22 -- see our announcement below for details.) If you're not in the Bay Area, create your own mini-LGBT history exhibit.
8. Create a poster campaign for your school (you can use the GLBT History Month site for more information).
9. & 10. Write Letters and Sign Petitions
Here are some points to make in your letters to your legislators or the governor:
*Let your elected official know that Harvey Milk Day would offer an opportunity to teach Californians about the LGBT movement
* To educate Californians about an extraordinary leader whose
courageous work to end discrimination against the LGBT community in the
1970s set the stage for many of the civil rights advances we see today.
* Given the alarming rates of bullying and violence against LGBT youth
in our schools, the bill also aims to give all students a positive role
model from the LGBT community who showed that an ordinary person can
make an incredible difference when they dare to be themselves.
9. Sign on to Equality California's petition to tell the Governor that Harvey Milk Matters, click this link: http://www.eqca.org/harveymilkday (they are collecting signatures till May 21st so that they can deliver them to the Governor on May 22.)
10. Start a letter writing campaign to encourage your legislators to vote for the Harvey Milk Day Bill (SB 572) into law. Don't know who your legislator is, click here to find out: http://www.legislature.ca.gov/port-zipsearch.html
Now, go to their website and email them.
Harvey Milk dedicated his life to fighting for LGBT rights. Let's honor him in style on Friday, May 22! Tell GSA Network what your GSA is doing!! Email [email protected]!
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GSA NETWORK ANNOUNCEMENTS
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1. South LA GSA Summit May 9th! (Los Angeles)
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Saturday, May 9
South LA GSA Summit
10am - 5pm
Expo Park/Bethune Library
3900 S. Western Ave.
LA, CA 90062
To register for these Summits go to:
http://www.myspace.com/socalgsanetwork
For More Info Contact: [email protected]
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2. GSA2! - Greater Sacramento Area GSA Summit, May 9th
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Hello Advisers and GSA/QSA Members,
I am happy to invite you all to the first ever Greater Sacramento Area, Gay Straight Alliance Summit or GSA2.
This is an event being presented by the Sacramento Gay and Lesbian Center with partnerships by the GSA Network, The Rainbow Chamber Foundation, and the Greens Hotel.
I encourage you all to attend, we will be having workshops for Junior High, High School, and College students. Advisers, we will have workshops for you as well, and also some time for allof you to meet and network with each other.
One of the other goals is to create a college mentor program, a program for junior and senior high school student, to meet and connect with a college student so that when that high school student gets to college, they will have some one to help them out. This will also help with the fear of trying to find their place in college; as well as, be able to continue with there involvement in the LGBTQI community but this time in a QSA!
A fun twist to the event is we would like to recognize those High School seniors who have been parts of your GSA's; with that we will be having a graduation ceremony for them in the evening.
The Summit will be on Saturday, May 9th at the Greens Hotel. Please visit our website, or download the brochure for further information and to register.
www.saccenter.org/programs/youth-services
Please feel free to contact me with any furhter information!
Sincerely
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Enrique Manjarrez
Youth Program Coordinator
Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center
1927 L Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
916-442-0185 Office
916-726-3648 Fax
916-595-3399 Cell
[email protected]
www.saccenter.org
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3. Youth and Senior Storytelling Lunch
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Presented by the Gay Straight Alliance Network, The Rainbow Community Center of Contra Costa, and Lavender Seniors of the East Bay
Sponsored in part by Larry Kolka of Edward Jones Investments
Celebrate Gay Pride Month with a youth-senior lunch!
Friday June 12th 11:00am to 1:00pm
Free Pizza, Sodas, and Dessert
Location:
United Methodist Church Walnut Creek
1543 Sunnyvale Ave., Walnut Creek, CA 94597
A special lunch for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) youth and seniors that allows each individual to meet and share their coming out stories with one another.
To RSVP or for more information contact Dan Ashbrook at Lavender Seniors of the East Bay. 510-667-9655 Ext 3 or email: [email protected]
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4. GSA Activist Camps! Save the Dates!
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Southern California/Central
Valley Camp: July 17-19, 2009 (Fri-Sun) - at the
University of Southern California
Northern California
Camp: August 14-16, 2008 (Fri-Sun) at the
Headlands Institute in Marin 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 can
apply. Youth who will be in a high school or middle school GSA next
year will be given priority.
Youth of color, trans youth, and
low-income youth are especially encouraged to apply.
Cost: $20-$100 sliding scale - no
one turned away for lack of funds; scholarships available.
www.gsanetwork.org/camp Applications NOW Open! Apply Now!
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5. March with GSA Network at PRIDE 2009! Save the DATE! (S.F.)
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March with GSA Network at PRIDE 2009!
Because we all know that SF has THE BEST pride parade around, you are all invited to come march with us in our GSA Network pride contingent. It's totally free, you can bring as many of your GSA members and adult supporters that you want, and we have snacks and water for you!
But that's not all! 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 beaded 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. Then just show up and we'll have a sign waiting for you.
San Francisco Pride Parade, Sunday, June 28th
Check www.gsanetwork.org for exact location and time when it gets closer to the June 28th date
Questions? Contact Kiely Hosmon, Northern California Program Coordinator
415-552-4229 or [email protected] Kiely Hosmon,
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OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
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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. |
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CA STATEWIDE
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6. GET ON THE BUS, MEET IN THE MIDDLE!
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 GET ON THE BUS, MEET IN THE MIDDLE
There are 4 buses from across the state - headed to a statewide event, on the
FIRST Saturday AFTER the Prop 8 verdicts are announced. The buses are FREE
for youth and the organizers of Meet in the Middle would be TOTALLY hip to the
idea of them being completely full, as a youth party bus to Fresno, CA!!!
If you are interested in learning more about this FREE, charter bus ride to
help build a rally cry for the multiple issues that LGBTPQQI are not treated equally,
then - GET ON THE BUS to Meet in the Middle for Equality.
Join us on that FIRST Saturday AFTER, shoulder to shoulder, fist in the air - saying, 8 is no longer enough - everyone deserves safe schools and you're the voice to help make that happen.
To learn more about the bus locations available and how to RSVP, please contact:
www.meetinthemiddle4equality.com
[email protected]
559-730-3833
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7. Youth Worker Documentary Project, Prize $500!
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The YDPN's Youth Worker Documentary Project is currently seeking films 10 minutes or shorter where the subject is youth work for The Red Carpet Festival. There are no entry fees, and the winning film will win a $500 prize! We are hosting a group of 20-25 youth workers from Indiana who will be our guest judges for the evening.
Early submissions are due May 6th.
Late submission on May 20.
To learn more, visit www.ydpn.org!
Peace,
Your Friendly, Neighborhood YDPN
Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/ydpn
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8. Sacramento Student Mobilization: STAND UP FOR EDUCATION - May 13
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SAVE THE DATE: Wed. May 13th; CQE - Sacramento Student Mobilization
Mass Student Mobilization to STAND UP for EDUCATION funding!
Invest in California's Future - Fully Prepare ALL Students for College & Career!
Wednesday, May 13th, 2009
State Capitol - Sacramento
Start Gathering at 10am on the South Steps
Join the Campaign for Quality Education (CQE) as hundreds of students, parents, and community advocates gather from across California for a statewide student action. As our nation and state faces the largest economic crisis in recent history, it's vital that we invest in our future by investing in education, health and other human services.
Now more than ever, it's important to advocate for education quality and equity in California's public schools. The current economic downtown has our leaders cutting and borrowing, with too little focus on raising the revenue that's needed to provide the kind of education our students need. The budget debates and upcoming Special Election are an opportunity to highlight the continued issues of educational inequality, inequity and funding in the State of California.
On Wednesday, May 13 the week of the the 55th anniversary of the US Supreme Court's Brown v. Board of Education decision, CQE members and allies-students, parents, community advocates and supporters-will converge on Sacramento to oppose the Governor's budget cuts and demand that California prioritize education for ALL students by fully funding education and by creating an action plan for long-term sustainable funding that targets students with the greatest academic needs.
More information to come, for updates please visit: http://quality-education.org
The Campaign for Quality Education (CQE), a statewide coalition of grassroots, civil rights, policy and research organizations committed to educational equity for all communities in California's public schools. The CQE engages communities of color and low-income communities to actively develop and support state and local education policy agendas, inspire a public consciousness that genuinely values education, and advance the movement for racial and economic justice.
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NOR CAL
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9. Field Trip to the GLBT Historical Society's Exhibition at 18th and Castro
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Invitation To San Francisco High School Teachers:Field Trip to the GLBT Historical Society's Exhibition at 18th and CastroIn conjunction with Harvey Milk's birthday on May 22, 2009, the GLBT Historical Society of San Francisco would like to invite public and private high school classes to a field trip at our neighborhood museum exhibition - Passionate Struggle - at 18th and Castro. The field trip will include a teach-in about GLBT History, Culture, Art, and Politics focusing specifically on the 1970's and Harvey Milk. Following the teach-in, there will be a guided tour of the museum as well as a time for discussion and questions and answers. Please contact Paul Boneberg or Aimee Forster by May 8 to express interest or to discuss this learning opportunity further. They are reached by email at: [email protected] or [email protected] or by phone at 415-777-5455.In accordance with the California State Board of Education's Academic Standards and the equity goals of the SFUSD 2008-2012 Strategic Plan, the following areas will be covered during the visit: � History and Social Science:a) Exploration of primary sources of historical narratives in the form of original archival materials, diaries, and biographies b) Discussion of the role of significant individuals like Harvey Milk and other GLBT civil rights activists including women and African-American community members c) Examination of the political history of the GLBT community throughout the state of California through the lens of the Briggs Initiative d) Investigation of the community change in the Castro from the 1970's to the present with an emphasis on Harvey Milk's camera store as a focal point for GLBT political activism e) Study of community economics and neighborhood gentrification in the Castro. (Students will consider the Castro of the 1970's found in the exhibit and compare it to the neighborhood today) � English Language Arts:a) Review of the poetic and artistic efforts that came out of the GLBT political struggle in the 1970's and into the 1980's around the AIDS epidemic b) Interpretation the art of '70's and '80's GLBT political posters and comparing it to political art now c) Special focus on the African-American queer artist Sylvester, his costume, and his artistic contributions not only to the City of San Francisco and California, but nationally and internationally
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10. ASK NOT Film Screening (East Bay)
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...Ask Not explores the tangled political battles that led to the
infamous "don't ask, don't tell" policy...
Bay Area Community Cinema
Presented by ITVS, KQED,
The Oakland Museum of California, The Oakland Film Office,
Hands on Bay Area and DEAF Media
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Light Reception @ 6:00pm | Screening @ 6:30pm
Oakland Museum of California, James Moore Theatre
1000 Oak Street (@ 10th Street - one block from Lake Merritt BART)
The accessible entrance to the museum is from the parking garage, entrance on Oak Street. Parking is free for ITVS film screenings, enter on Oak Street at 11th Street.
There will be a post-screening discussion and Q&A with:
Johnny Symons, ASK NOT, Filmmaker
Councilperson Darryl Moore, District 2, City of Berkeley
For more information email [email protected]
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11. Hella Gay 3 - the summer party - May 24th! (Santa Rosa)
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 Hella Gay 3 May 23, 2009
7:30-11:30 PM
1400 W College AVe, Santa Rosa, CA
$20
More info call: 7075685830
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12. Fierce and Fabulous! A Youth Investigation into LGBTQ Histories of Resistance-July 26th-August 2, 2009
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Fierce and Fabulous! A Youth Investigation into LGBTQ Histories of Resistance-July 26th-August 2, 2009.
Are you passionate about social justice and protecting people's rights? The Friedman Education Project of the ACLU is looking for 20 young people, ages 13-19, for a FREE week-long summer field investigation. We will travel around Northern California to visit an amazing array of people and places. After the trip, you'll stay involved and educate your peers about the issues you've studied. See the application for more information!
Applications are available at www.aclunc.org/youth and must be postmarked by Saturday, May 23rd, 2009. Apply today!
Contact Perla Pasayes, [email protected] or 415-621-2493 X333 for more information.
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13. Help GSA Members Earn $25 and Support Other LGBT Youth (Bay Area)
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Are you a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender youth? Are you
between the ages of 13 and 18? Do you live in or around the Bay Area?
Would you like an opportunity to earn $25 for community
participation?
If so, the Family Acceptance Project wants to hear your opinions about
our research findings and how you think they may impact teens and
their families.
To participate you must be willing to take part in an individual 60-90
minute interview at our Mission office (near BART). You must be open
to hearing more about our findings and be willing to share your
feedback. You will be given $20 cash for your time and $5 to cover
your transportation costs.
If you are interested in sharing your opinions with us please contact
Andrea or Andrew by phone: 1.888.354.4222, or by email:
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14. PFLAG Oakland-East Bay invites GSA advisors to a Sunday brunch!
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PFLAG Oakland-East Bay invites GSA advisors to a Sunday brunch!
(Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) invites you to join us and other GSA advisors in the area for Brunch on Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 11am at the home of Ginny Irving and Larry Moll in Oakland.
PFLAG is eager to support GSA efforts and want to connect with as many East Bay GSA advisors as possible. Please feel free to pass along this invitation to other high schools/middle schools in your district. You are also welcome to bring another teacher or administrator with you. We look forward to meeting you.
Please RSVP (and to get the address) by May 8th to: [email protected]
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15. BAYCAT Summer Media Camp (Bay Area)
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BAYCAT Summer Media Camp is a fun educational experience that focuses on producing a TV show, animation shorts, theater art pieces, music and vocal performances, fieldtrips and presentations by Bay Area media talent and artists, and personal manifestos regarding social justice issues.
We are looking for students who are talented, willing to work hard, and eager to use arts, technology and digital media as a form of expression. At the end of this intensive 9-week camp, we will showcase all the media created during the summer for families and friends.
Who: BAYCAT
What: Summer Media Camp, ages 11-17
When: June 22 - August 20 - Mon to Thurs 2:00 - 6:00pm
Where: BAYCAT - 2415 Third Street, Suite 230 San Francisco, CA 94107
Contact: Marco Castro-Bojorquez, Program Manager at 415-701-8228 ext. 205
NOTE: Please go to our Web site www.baycat.org for complete information. If you prefer, you may call 415-701-8228 X 205 for information.
BAYCAT is a non-profit community media producer that educates, empowers and employs underserved youth and adults in the digital media arts. By bridging the digital divide, BAYCAT inspires students to stay in school and become lifelong learners, and to use the power of digital media and design to shape their communities and tell their unique stories.
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16. Fremont/East Bay PFLAG and GSA Pool Party!! May 23rd.
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On Saturday, May 23rd, from 1 - 5 pm, the Fremont/East Bay chapter of PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) will host a BBQ/Pool Party for all members of local GSAs.
There'll be lots of great food, volleyball, a DJ, supportive parents, and many fun, fellow GSA members. Party will be at the home (condo complex pool and cabana) of PFLAG member Dave Ellison in Fremont, near BART. There will be an informal shuttle to and from BART (1.25 miles away) for all those who'd prefer not to walk.
GSA moderators should RSVP to Dave with numbers attending via email: [email protected]. For day-of shuttle, call (510) 684-6506.
All GSA members, their moderators/advisers, their parents are welcome.
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17. Gay Prom (Bay Area) June 13th!
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Does your prom cost too much? Do you want to go to a prom where you can be yourself and dress as you choose? Do you want to enjoy your LGBTQQ community with others? Want to play fun games and win cool prizes? WELL COME ENJOY THE GAY PROM!!! Project Eden Lambda Youth project would like to invite all LGBTQQ and straight ally youth to our 15th annual Gay Prom!!! THEME: "A Walk in Wonderland" WHEN: Saturday, June 13, 2009 from 7-12p.m. WHERE: Centennial Hall in Hayward, CA; 22292 Foothill Blvd. Hayward Ca. 94541 HOW MUCH: $25.00 per person at the door OR advance tickets (pre paid) of groups 10 or more $20.00 (MUST CONTACT 510-247-8200 FOR ADVANCE TICKETS) AGE: 20 and younger CONTACT: Dana Johnson, MSW, 510-247-8221 or www.gayprom.org or www.myspace.com/gayprom Note; If your GSA is interested in any special presentations please contact me ASAP!!! THIS IS A SUBSTANCE FREE EVENT!!!!!!!
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18. PFLAG Berkeley wants to bring YouthAware Educational Theatre to YOUR* GSAs School!
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PFLAG Berkeley wants to bring YouthAware Educational Theatre to YOUR* GSAs School!
PFLAG Berkeley is looking for an *East Bay school to donate money to have the YouthAware Educational Theatre present at their school. If you would like PFLAG Berkeley to sponsor your GSA and get you this theatre piece for FREE, please contact Sharon Lewis at [email protected].
YouthAware Educational Theatre at the New Conservatory Theatre Presents. . .
YouthAware Educational Theatre at the New Conservatory Theatre Presents. . .
OutSpoken by Prince Gomolvilas
A Diversity & Safe Schools Play for Teens
Touring Northern California Schools and Communities
Mondays through Thursdays from April 6th - May 14th 2009
OutSpoken by Prince Gomolvilas is based directly on the voices of young people, and looks at the many reasons teens feel ostracized in school, at home and in their community including race, religion, sexual orientation & body type. This original YouthAware script has been presented to bay area teens since 2005. OutSpoken takes a unique look at issues of diversity from many different perspectives. The play and discussion get teens to talk and think about stereotypes, labels, self-esteem, peer pressure, homophobia and school safety. Through OutSpoken, we hope young people will find new ways to move past their differences to a real place of tolerance and understanding. This is a great program for your GSA or other diversity based club to sponsor on campus. OutSpoken is available to perform up to two times a day at your school. We are available to present community performances of this program on Monday and Tuesday evenings during the run of the tour. Each performance includes a facilitated discussion with the cast and handouts are provided for teachers to continue discussion in the classroom.
You may download a preview copy of the script at http://www.nctcsf.org/outspoken.html .
For more information or to book a tour date for your school, email [email protected] or call (415) 694-6149.
YouthAware Educational Theatre at NCTC is Supported in Part By: CA Wellness Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Grants for the Arts, William & Flora Hewlett Foundation, MAC AIDS Fund, Academy of Friends, Macy's West (Passport), Morris Family Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, San Francisco Unified School District, Small Change Foundation, Travelers Foundation, Until There's A Cure Foundation, Van Loben Sels/Rembe Rock Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation, David B. Gold Foundation, Fleishhacker Foundation, Western Union Foundation, Alexander & Baldwin, Inc., The Lucius & Eva Eastman Foundation, Google, and the generous contributions of our individual donors.
Sara Staley
YouthAware Program Director
New Conservatory Theatre Center
25 Van Ness Ave. LL (@ Market St.)
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 694-6149 (415) 861-6988 (fax)
www.nctcsf.org
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19. Prop 8 Decision Day Actions (S.F.)
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Fellow Marriage Equality Supporters
While we wait anxiously here in California for the Supreme Court to issue their decision, we celebrate the unanimous decision in Iowa, the override of the Governor's Veto in Vermont and the unanimous vote to recognize marriage equality in D.C. which gives us hope that California will restore marriage equality soon too! No matter what the decision from the court, momentum is on our side, and we must be prepared.
TAKE ACTION ON DAY OF DECISION
Win or lose, we want to provide our community with an outlet to express their emotions, show support for marriage equality, and contextualize this moment within the larger civil rights movement.
The Evening that the Court rules on Prop 8
5-6pm Pre-March Rally @ San Francisco City Hall
6-7pm March to MLK Memorial at Yerba Buena Gardens
7-8:30 Post -March Rally @ Yerba Buena Gardens (4th@Mission)
To volunteer for Decision Day email Dolores at [email protected]. Please join the Facebook event and forward to everyone you know. Go to facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=56341968089&ref=ts
The Court provides 24 hours notice of when it will issue its decision. Typically the Court has issued its decisions on Thursday and Mondays. The court will rule anytime in the next 60 days. The last possible date is June 3rd , but the rumor is that the Court will rule earlier on this decision - no one knows for sure.
We are assisting the legal groups with locating available couples (married and want to be married) to speak out on Decision Day and share their story.
In particular we are seeking for couples who are able to be at the California Supreme Court steps at 10:30am as the decision is handed out.
If interested, please contact [email protected] with the couples name(s), phone number, ethnicity, and languages spoken.) Thank you for ensuring that we have diverse real-life stories to share with the media on the day of decision. |
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20. Youth Calendar (S.F.)
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San Francisco's LYRIC Youth Center hosts events almost everyday for LGBTQQ youth.
LYRIC
LYRIC's
mission is to build community and inspire positive social change
through education enhancement, career trainings, health promotion, and
leadership development with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer,
and questioning youth, their families, and allies of all races,
classes, genders, and abilities.
Calendar of Events
http://lyric.org/calendar.html
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Central Valley
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21. Community Links Youth Meetings Every Friday (Fresno)
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So Cal
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22. Youth Pride Volunteers Needed (S.D.)
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San Diego Pride is looking for volunteers to help in either the Parade or the Festival this year.
Dates: Saturday and Sunday, July 17/18, 2009
Volunteers will: March in the Parade, work the activities during the festival and do check-in and/or sell tickets.
Anyone interested should contact San Diego Pride at myspace.com/sdyouthpride2007, or [email protected]
Entire GSAs are encouraged to volunteer!
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23. IE GSA Advisors Summit & potluck (Inland Empire)
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IE GSA Advisors Summit (& potluck)
Wednesday, 6 May 2009
5-7pm
Location: Rainbow Pride Youth Alliance
860 East Gilbert Complex (Gilbert at Paseo)
San Bernardino, CA 92404
***NOTE: This address does not come up correctly on MapQuest, Yahoo Maps etc! We are in a complex of County of San Bernardino buildings off of Gilbert.
Please call if you need directions: 951.833-1329 (cell).
This will be a potluck dinner, so bring your favorite dish, salad or bag of chips. We will provide drinks.
Tentative Agenda:
Roundtable of IE GSA activities
Report back and discussion on Riverside and San Bernardino County School District Policies
Discussion of possible IE GSAs collaborative events (LGBTQ Health Week, LGBTQ History month, QCamp, GSA Socials etc)
IE Resources for GSAs
Please contact Maggie Hakwkins if you have any questions, [email protected]
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24. LA LGBTQ Youth Prom (L.A.) May 15th!
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LA LGBTQ Youth Prom
When: Friday, May 15, 2009
Where: Friendship Auditorium, LA
PRE-PAY TICKET: $40
AT DOOR TICKET: $50
PRE-PAY TICKETS MUST BE BOUGHT BY FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2009
For More Info Visit:
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25. SOCAL Youth Groups
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Orange County LGBT Youth Group (O.C.)
The Center OC is a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community center in Orange County.
They offer a Rainbow youth night open to all youth ages 14-22 on Wednesday nights from 7-8:30pm.
For location and directions see their website at www.thecenteroc.org
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Riverside Queer Youth Group
JOCC Youth Group Meets Every Friday 6pm to 8pm.
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26. LGBT Youth Calendars (L.A. and San Diego)
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Check out these new calendars for LGBT Youth!
Los Angeles Youth
http://lalgbtcalendar.pbwiki.com/
http://www.virsil.com/
San Diego Youth
www.ourlgbtevents.org/
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JOBS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
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27. JOBS: LYRIC Paid Internships (San Francisco)
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Summer Internship: Plan a Queer Youth Dance!
The LYRIC Internship Program is offering LGBTQQ youth 14-17 y/o the opportunity to work on LYRIC's annual Queer Youth Dance Party!
� Learn about event planning
� gain work eperience
� meet TONS of new people
� get PAID to do it!
Interested? Contact Derrick:
Call: 415.703.6150 x15
Email: [email protected]
Attend the Intern Info Session to learn more and apply:
Intern Info Session Thursday May 14th 4pm
127 Collingwood Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
LYRIC Interships: Info Session Thursday 5/14!
Young, Queer and Loud Internship
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, May 14th, 2009
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 Gibson at 415.703.6150 x 21 or [email protected].
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28. SCHOLARSHIPS:
2009 Los Angeles Frontrunners LGBT Athletic Scholarship Award Competition
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Los Angeles Frontrunners
Announces
The 2009 Los Angeles Frontrunners
LGBT Athletic Scholarship Award Competition
Los Angels Frontrunners (LAFR) will award to scholarships for $1000 each to one (1) make and one (1) female LGBT athlete who have demonstrated the following criteria for eligibility:
-Graduating H.S. Senior or Current Undergraduate College Student (Freshman thru Junior only)
-Participation in Athletics
-Academic Excellence
-Participation in Extra-Curricular Clubs, Activities, or Community Service
-Participation/Involvement in LGBT Community Activities or Organizations
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29. CAPPAC 2009 Scholarship Application (Greater Sacto)
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CAPPAC is a non-partisan political action committee formed to promote the civil rights and ensure the equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people through the political process. CAPPAC focuses on California's capital region and on races and initiatives of statewide importance to the LGBT community.
CAPPAC invites submissions for our annual scholarship award. CAPPAC will give 2 $500.00 scholarships to students selected by the CAPPAC Board. Applications must be received by JULY 31, 2009.
Eligible applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
� Currently enrolled in, or planning to enroll in a post-secondary education program, including any college or accredited trade program.
� High school graduate by July, 2009.
� Graduate from either (1) a high school located in the Sacramento Region (Sacramento, Yolo, Placer, Sutter, Yuba, and El Dorado), or (2) plans to pursue their post-high school education in one of these counties.
� All scholarship money will be used toward post-high school education.
� Active in school or the community in the effort to defeat Proposition 8 prior to the November 4, 2008 election.
The purpose of the CAPPAC scholarship is to recognize outstanding people from the Sacramento Region for their involvement in the LGBT community, with a special emphasis on involvement in the effort to defeat Proposition 8. CAPPAC's scholarship is intended to foster local youth leadership to help fulfill its mission to assure LGBT equality, and encourage post-secondary education for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and allies.
Payment of the scholarship award will follow receipt of satisfactory college/school enrollment verification. The deadline for winners to submit their proof of enrollment is December 31, 2009.
For the full applicaiton or questions please contact: [email protected]. Please send completed applications to: CAPPAC, Attn: 2009 Scholarship Award, 1008 10th Street, Suite 255, Sacramento, CA 95814.
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30. GAY AND LESBIAN ARMENIAN SOCIETY Scholarship
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GAY AND LESBIAN ARMENIAN SOCIETY
8721 Santa Monica Blvd. Box #654
West Hollywood, CA 90069-4511
(310) 203-1587
www.galasla.org E-mail: [email protected]
GALAS Scholarship Guidelines
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Students from all fields of study are encouraged to apply
- $1000 scholarship
- Deadline to submit application packet: Friday May 15, 2009. Recipient will be announced on or before May 29, 2009. Award will be given out at the awards ceremony in June 2009. (Must be present to receive the award.)
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
- For undergraduate studies
(High School Seniors and College students who are accepted/enrolled in accredited colleges/universities)
- Active involvement in an organization that benefits the Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender (GLBT) community
REQUIREMENTS:
- School acceptance letter/class registration
- Transcripts
- Minimum GPA 3.0 (special circumstances taken into consideration)
- Letters of recommendation (at least 2)
- (1) from an instructor/academic setting
- (1) from an organization that benefits the GLBT community
- Autobiography including statement of intent (500 word minimum)
For an Application, please contact: www.galasla.org E-mail: [email protected]
The application packet must be complete to be considered by the review committee.
Please mail application packet to:
GAY AND LESBIAN ARMENIAN SOCIETY
8721 Santa Monica Blvd. Box #654
West Hollywood, CA 90069-4511
(310) 203-1587
E-mail: [email protected]
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31. Asian Pacific Islander PFLAG Essay Contest
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Asian Pacific Islander
Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (API-PFLAG) presents:
"Think, Write, Win: Choose Love"
A College Scholarship Essay Contest
What: Over $5,000 in college scholarships will be awarded to the best student essays on why should same-sex marriage be a fundamental civil right? Essays are to be limited to no more than 1000 words (1500 characters for Chinese and Korean essays).
Why: To discover, give voice to, and recognize the voices of talented youths on the important civil rights issue, the freedom to marry. Essays accepted in English, Chinese, or Korean. Winning essay writers will receive cash scholarships.
Who: High school and college students who will enroll part-time or full-time at an accredited two-year or four-year college of university in the Fall of 2009. Must be residents of Los Angeles or Orange counties.
How: Essays should be submitted to [email protected]
When: Deadline for essay submission is April 24, 2009.
Winners to be announced May 15, 2009.
For additional contest rules and more information visit
http://apipflag.blogspot.com/
A portion of the prize winnings was donated by the PFLAG National Diversity Outreach Chapter Assistance Program. |
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32. The 2009 GALAA Scholarship Award Competition
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The 2009 GALAA Scholarship Award Competition
This year the Gay and Lesbian Allied Administrators (GALAA) will award scholarships ranging from $500 to $1000 to any Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) graduating seniors who have demonstrated the following criteria for eligibility:
� Academic Excellence or Progress
� Excellent School Attendance
� Participation in Extra-Curricular Clubs or Activities
� Participation in Community Service
� A Commitment to Advance the Civil Rights of the LGBT Population
For consideration of a scholarship award, please fill out the enclosed application.
Applications here!
The deadline for submission is Friday, May 8, 2009. Please mail your application to:
GALAA
3510 Garden Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90039
For further information, please contact Stephen Jimenez, Project 10 Specialist at (213) 241-7614, or email at [email protected]
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33. MODELS OF EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP
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The Models of Excellence scholarship is given annually for LGBTQ youth and allies who are currently graduating from a Southern California senior high school (private, public, or parochial).
The scholarship program began in 1994 as a single award named in memory of Peter Kaufman, the son of Alvin and Irene Kaufman. As time passed, more commemorations were made, and the name was changed to the Models of Excellence Scholarship competition.
Awards of $1,000 and $500 are given each year to high school seniors who have been accepted to colleges and universities.
The presentations are made at a special ceremony held the last weekend of June, 2009 (TBA), for the recipients and their sponsors. Winners must be present!
In considering recipients, the scholarship committee looks for students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, who have demonstrated a commitment to the advancement of civil rights in LGBTQ communities. Scholarships are funded by private donations and organizations.
Many donors have expressed an interest in sponsoring a scholarship in their name, on behalf of an organization, or in memory of someone else. Please contact our office at 626.577.4553 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.
Visit http://modelsofpride.org/scholarships/index.html
for more information and to download a scholarship application.
All applications are due no later than Saturday, May 16, 2009. NO EXCEPTIONS!
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NEWS
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34. NEWS: Court lets private schools expel lesbians
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by Bob Egelko
San Francisco Chronicle
Thursday, April 30, 2009
(04-29) 16:14 PDT SAN FRANCISCO -- The state Supreme Court left intact Wednesday a lower-court ruling that said a private religious high school wasn't covered by California civil rights law and could expel students it believed were lesbians.
Over Justice Kathryn Mickle Werdegar's dissent, the court denied review of an appeal by parents of two girls who were expelled from a high school in Riverside County. A lawyer for the parents said the ruling, which is binding on trial courts statewide, would allow private schools to discriminate against students on any basis they chose, including sex and religion.
The girls were juniors at California Lutheran High School in the town of Wildomar when the principal, Gregory Bork, called them to his office in September 2005 and questioned them separately about their sexual orientation, after another student reported postings on their MySpace pages.
Bork suspended the girls based on their answers, and the school's directors expelled them a month later. The girls, who later graduated from another high school, have not been identified and have not discussed their sexual orientation, said their parents' attorney, Kirk Hanson.
The parents sued under the Unruh Act, a 1959 state law that forbids discrimination by businesses. It was amended in 2005 to include bias based on sexual orientation and someone else's perception of sexual orientation. State education law also prohibits anti-gay bias, but that applies only to public schools.
To read the full story, visit:
sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/04/30/BA5817BGU2.DTL
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