Dear Community--This message is a follow up to SacPride 2019 on two important topics: listening to feedback that will assist in planning for SacPride in 2020; and interaction and engagement with the Sacramento Police Department. We want to hear from you, so please share your feedback through the survey [...]
Sacramento Pride—A Legacy of Stonewall, grounded in a revolution alive today. Many people are familiar with the police raid at the Stonewall Inn in 1969 credited with igniting a revolution for LGBTQ+ equality. Transgender women, queer folks, and drag queens fought back against the pervasive harassment and [...]
Last week you met Shayla, a young trans woman who found out that a positive test result didn’t mean an automatic death sentence. Shayla is one of hundreds that come to the Center looking for critical health services, and more importantly, an affirming place to feel at home and [...]
This week, we want to introduce you to Shayla. Shayla came to the Center after living in Sacramento for only 5 days. Shayla moved to town in a desperate attempt to heal from a trauma filled past. She came to us to in search of health services and an affirming environment. [...]
LGBT History Month is a month-long annual observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. LGBT History Month originated in the United States, and was first celebrated in 1994, making this year the 24th year running. Our [...]
Meet More LGBT Historical Figures LGBT History Month is a month-long annual observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. LGBT History Month originated in the United States, and was first celebrated in 1994, making this year [...]
New LGBTQ Training for Police starts 2019 A new law signed, that Gov. Jerry Brown signed this week, requires police officers to undergo training on sexual orientation and gender identity in order to better deal with minority groups in the state of California. Assembly Bill 2504 requires the Commission [...]
Happy LGBT History Month!!! LGBT History Month is a month-long annual observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. LGBT History Month originated in the United States, and was [...]
Sacramento is having a bit of a moment. In the last year, the exodus of transplants that have been priced out of the Bay Area has ignited a slew of new businesses, events, and amenities. We were even featured in an Oscar-winning film (Hey, Ladybird!) But with this change [...]
June 2018: Blue Shield of California had a blast at this year’s Sac Pride Parade and Celebration. Our family of employees across the state wanted to help create the best celebration of Pride that Sacramento has ever held. And it was a huge success – with some wonderful weather, [...]
