LGBTQ Youth Space

Next Friday The LGBTQ Youth Space will be hosting our annual...

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:04:08 -0700

Next Friday The LGBTQ Youth Space will be hosting our annual queer prom at New Creation Church in San Jose! This year the theme is all things digital! For more details, check out the Facebook event page at the link below.

https://www.facebook.com/events/182056275283985/?fref=ts

Open mic at the Youth Space tonight! Check out the link for details!

Fri, 31 May 2013 15:19:21 -0700

Open mic at the Youth Space tonight! Check out the link for details!

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Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:18:17 -0700

Lucky Charms Open Mic Night and Potluck!

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:06:00 -0700

Lucky Charms Open Mic Night and Potluck!:

Click the link above to check out the awesome event we’re having tomorrow!

Happy Halloweiner dog, everyone!

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:11:14 -0700

Happy Halloweiner dog, everyone!

Parenting: Father of the Year Helps Dress-Wearing Son Feel Comfortable By Putting on a Skirt Himself(via @Gawker)

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:57:45 -0700

Parenting: Father of the Year Helps Dress-Wearing Son Feel Comfortable By Putting on a Skirt Himself(via @Gawker):

“My five year old son likes to wear dresses,” says German dad Nils Pickert. Back when he lived in West Berlin, it was certainly a conversation-starter, but not much more than that.

5+ Ways to Make Our World More Trans-Friendly

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:50:00 -0700

5+ Ways to Make Our World More Trans-Friendly

Prom in Space on 6/2!!!

Tue, 29 May 2012 15:20:05 -0700

Attention Bay Area youth! Saturday night is our space-themed Prom! This event will be held at 938 The Alameda in the DeFrank Center ballroom and it is open to anyone ages 13-20 (school or state ID required). $5 in a space or futuristic themed costume/$7 without. No one will be turned away for inability to pay. Drugs, alcohol, and smoking are not permitted. The dance starts at 8pm and ends at midnight. Hope to see you there!

emilianadarling: Laci Green in “Men & Femininity.” (x)

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:32:07 -0700

emilianadarling:

Laci Green in “Men & Femininity.” (x)

Be an Activist: Tips on Community Organizing (Reblog)

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:33:34 -0700

Be an Activist: Tips on Community Organizing (Reblog):

beanactivist:

reblogged:

Changing the world — your homework from the last class — is a challenging task! As you plan your project and reach out to your community, keep in mind the value of starting to implement your vision by taking manageable, concrete first steps. Wangaari Mathai won the 2004 Nobel Peace…

Hawaii Becomes the First State in the U.S. to Ban Plastic Bags!

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:32:26 -0700

Hawaii Becomes the First State in the U.S. to Ban Plastic Bags!:

veganinboston:

“This was not done by the state legislature, but instead by all four County Councils - a great example of local activists and decision makers addressing the serious issue of plastic pollution.”

The power of local activism!!!

knowhomo: 2012 Lesbian and Gay Rights in the World Maps Maps...

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:43:38 -0700

knowhomo:

2012 Lesbian and Gay Rights in the World Maps

Maps from: IGLA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association)

For larger images, click on direct post and then click images.

What Happens Next: A Gallimaufry: Lamenting The Friend Zone

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:31:01 -0700

What Happens Next: A Gallimaufry: Lamenting The Friend Zone:

fozmeadows:

Everyone’s heard of friendzoning – even if they don’t know the word, they sure as hell know the concept. It’s what happens time and again to unfortunate Nice Guys who, despite being nothing but sugar and spice to the girls they love, are nonetheless denied the sexual relationships they so…

lgbtlaughs: Surviving the World comic by Dante Shepherd. Text...

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:31:03 -0700

lgbtlaughs:

Surviving the World comic by Dante Shepherd. Text reads: “If it is harder and scarier for you to explain to your children why some people love each other than for you to explain to your children why some people should be treated less than equal, you’re doing it wrong.” Beside the picture, Dante stands with his three-week old baby in his arms, pretending to be lecturing it.

[via watchthestarsturnyoutonothing]

sizzledrops: more from sizzledrops [Image description: A blue...

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:26:16 -0700

sizzledrops:

more from sizzledrops

[Image description: A blue crocheted cup cozy with a rainbow, attached to a light brown paper cup]

s0ulbride: #feminism (Taken with instagram)

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:31:49 -0700

s0ulbride:

#feminism (Taken with instagram)

Human Rights Campaign Survey for LGBTQ Youth Ages 13-18

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:32:02 -0700

Human Rights Campaign Survey for LGBTQ Youth Ages 13-18:

HRC wants you to make your voice heard! Please take a few minutes to complete this online survey and share your experiences, concerns and hopes for the future. This survey is completely anonymous and will help the Human Rights Campaign advocate for and represent your generation. They need to hear directly from you—from LGBTQ youth from every corner of the country and from all backgrounds. http://go.hpolsurveys.com/HRC

Opheliac Bat: Proud of my mother

Mon, 14 May 2012 13:31:37 -0700

Opheliac Bat: Proud of my mother:

kissingblacklips:

My mother attends catholic church regularly. She also does extra things in the church. Well today in NC amendment one passed. Tonight at my mom’s church meeting, their readings were all about love. And it slowly started bothering my mom. My mother is for gay rights. I have always been bisexual, my…

qnasjsu: Hello everyone! Happy Asian Pacific Heritage Month! I...

Sun, 13 May 2012 13:32:14 -0700

qnasjsu:

Hello everyone!

Happy Asian Pacific Heritage Month! I hope you all come to this year’s Asian American Heritage Future Roots Festival!

I know y’all are focused on school, finals, work, familiy and things, but here’s an event to finish up Asian Pacific American Heritage Month right in Downtown San Jose! Free Admission and celebrate everyone’s collective Asian Pacific Heritage together on one big place! So if you’re in town, please come visit! :D

A celebration of APA Heritage Month, presented by the Office of Councilmember Ash Kalra, Asian Americans for Community Involvement, and MYX TV

Going to this event, will help show others of our API heritage, and increase visibility that queer folk are included in the API community as well. DOUBLE WHAMMY!

SAVE THE DATE:

Saturday, May 26, 2012
12pm - 7pm
Plaza de Cesar Chavez, Market Street
Downtown San Jose

Hope to see y’all there!

Fuck Yeah FTMs!: Great News for Virginia Transfolk - Much simpler Gender Marker Change process

Sat, 12 May 2012 13:29:25 -0700

Fuck Yeah FTMs!: Great News for Virginia Transfolk - Much simpler Gender Marker Change process:

fuckyeahftms:

Virginia embraces a SIMPLE mechanism for changing one’s gender marker on a driver’s license !

As of April 25, 2012, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) implemented a new, and much simpler, policy for changing one’s gender marker on a VA driver’s license. Individuals can now use…