First LGBT Peer Group Starting in Lodi
The peer group will provide a safe haven for discussion and opportunities to socialize and network for LGBT community and meets in the Lodi Public Library community room. It was formed in conjunction with the San Joaquin Pride Center. Read more.
HRC’s Corporate Equality Index for 2012 Released
Chronicling a decade of progress in workplace equality, HRC’s Index had 13 businesses with a 100% rating in 2002, today it has 190! Read more.
FBI Honors WEAVE with Anti-Violence Award
The FBI bestowed its Director’s Community Leadership award on the Center’s allied organization, WEAVE, for their commitment to violence education and prevention, including the LGBT community. Read more.
World’s First Intersex Mayor Elected in Australia
Tony Briffa has been elected mayor of Hobson’s Bay, Australia, which makes him the world’s first openly intersex mayor. Read more.
San Francisco Youth Commissioner Battles Old Foe:
LGBT Youth Homelessness
Mia Tu Mutch, a 20-year-old transgender female in San Francisco, spends many of her days assisting LGBTQ youth, and facing a former foe of her own, homeless. Read more.
Study Shows Same-Sex Marriage Improves Health
Conditions Among Gay Men
A new study has found that the health of gay men living in states with laws allowing same-sex couples to wed actually improves their health. Read more.
Northern Cyprus to Decriminalize Homosexuality
Turkish Cypriot leaders have bowed to pressure from members of the European Parliament and agreed to repeal a law outlawing homosexuality.
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West Virginia State School Board Approves Anti-Bullying
Policy Protecting LGBT Students
A measure expressly protecting sexual orientation and gender identity was passed unanimously and added to the state’s student behavior policy.
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Supporting Students, Saving Lives Conference
Join the Center for Excellence in School Counseling and Leadership for their 3rd annual national educator conference focused on LGBTQIA youth on February 17-20, 2012 in San Diego. Read more.
Scholarships for Graduating LGBT High School Students
The eQuality Scholarship Collaborative 14 scholarships of $5,000 to LGBT students of northern and central California. Read more.
Center’s Newsletter Now Published Wednesdays
In an effort to be of greater use to our subscribers, the Center’s newsletter will now be published every other Wednesday. This allows for better notice of activities happening on the coming weekend.
