This is the eighth annual Spirit Day, which was created as a way to show support for LGBTQ+ youth and take a stand against bullying. This month is both National Bullying Prevention Month, and LGBT History Month, so this day is a time to really take time and discuss [...]
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 [...]
It comes as a shock to many when they hear that coming out as LGBTQ is still hard and traumatic for many people, even today. Many are led to believe that the advances in equality and queer visibility have erased the othering feeling and fear that many folks have about living in [...]
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, [...]
March 2018: On Sunday, March 18, 2018, two Sacramento police officers killed 22-year-old Stephon Clark, a father, a brother, a grandson. By now, many of you have seen the videos of police chasing him into his grandmother’s backyard and firing 20 shots, six hit him in the back. Lying [...]
February 2018: Recently, the Sacramento City Council took a historic vote to make its first programmatic investment in the LGBTQ community by partnering with the Sacramento LGBT Community Center to leverage a grant we received from California Office of Emergency Services to launch new Specialized Emergency Housing Program that will [...]
