National Coming Out Day (NCOD) is an annual LGBTQawareness day observed on October 11. Founded in the United States in 1988, the initial idea was grounded in the feminist and gay liberation spirit of the personal being political, and the emphasis on the most basic form of activism being coming out to family, friends and colleagues, and living life as an openly lesbian or gay person. The foundational belief is […]
Spirit Day began in 2010 as a way to show support for LGBT youth and take a stand against bullying. Following a string of high-profile suicide deaths of gay teens in 2010, GLAAD worked to involve millions of teachers, workplaces, celebrities, media outlets and students in going purple on social media or wearing purple, a color that symbolizes spirit on the rainbow flag. Spirit Day now occurs every year on the third Thursday in October, during National Bullying Prevention Month, and has become the most visible day of support for LGBT youth.
Greater Palm Springs Pride (pspride.org) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community enhancement organization founded to promote the public education and awareness of individual rights and civil liberties of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and to promote the history, diversity and future prosperity of the Greater Palm Springs LGBT community.
This Youth Zone ensures that all of our middle school, high school, and college age LGBTQIA youth have a safe place to be and to convene at Palm Springs Pride. Our Youth Zone this year will host many activities, such as a drag contest, a make-your-own-flag station, and various other games and activities. Also, we […]
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Greater Palm Springs Pride (pspride.org) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community enhancement organization founded to promote the public education and awareness of individual rights and civil liberties of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and to promote the history, diversity and future prosperity of the Greater Palm Springs LGBT community.
This Youth Zone ensures that all of our middle school, high school, and college age LGBTQIA youth have a safe place to be and to convene at Palm Springs Pride. Our Youth Zone this year will host many activities, such as a drag contest, a make-your-own-flag station, and various other games and activities. Also, we […]
Palm Springs Pride Nov 1-7, 2021 “You Are Included" 35th Anniversary Celebration Festival Nov 6 & 7 Parade Nov 7 Palm Springs Coming Out Celebration Nov 5 Southern California's 2021 Pride Celebration * “GREATER PALM SPRINGS PRIDE,” “PALM SPRINGS PRIDE,” and “GREATER PALM SPRINGS PRIDE and design” trademarks are registered in the U.S. Patent and […]
When he was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977, Harvey Milk (1930- 1978) became one of the first openly gay men to be elected to political office in the United States. On election night, Harvey Milk reminded his supporters: “This is not my victory – it’s yours. If a gay man can win, it proves that there is hope for all minorities who are willing to fight.” He was assassinated (along with Mayor George Moscone) on November 27, 1978, only eleven months after taking office. Although he did not live to see his dreams fulfilled, the example of his life and leadership has made him an important national symbol for the struggle for human rights.
Coming out can happen in many forms, from telling your family and friends about your sexuality to simply correcting a stranger about your gender identity. No two coming out stories are exactly the same; your coming out will be shaped by the supports that you have in school, at home, or in your community, and the […]
Spirit Day began in 2010 as a way to show support for LGBT youth and take a stand against bullying. Following a string of high-profile suicide deaths of gay teens in 2010, GLAAD worked to involve millions of teachers, workplaces, celebrities, media outlets and students in going purple on social media or wearing purple, a color that symbolizes spirit on the rainbow flag. Spirit Day now occurs every year on the third Thursday in October, during National Bullying Prevention Month, and has become the most visible day of support for LGBT youth.
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.
National Coming Out Day is a day to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community and their courage to live openly and authentically. It is observed on October 11 every year, which is the anniversary of the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in 1987. The day was founded in 1988 by Robert […]
Spirit Day is a day to show solidarity and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youths who face bullying and harassment because of their identity. It is observed on the third Thursday of October every year. The day was started in 2010 by a Canadian teenager named Brittany McMillan, who was inspired by […]
The Safe Schools Desert Cities Youth Zone at the Palm Springs Festival is a fun and friendly space for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies to hang out, learn, and express themselves. The Youth Zone is located at the Palm Springs Pride Festival, which is a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and its diversity. The […]
Each year, Safe Schools Desert Cities leads hundreds of middle and high school LGBTQ+ youth in The Palm Springs Pride Parade, a colorful and festive event that celebrates the diversity and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community and its allies in the Coachella Valley. The parade is part of the Palm Springs Pride Festival, which features […]
The Safe Schools Desert Cities Youth Zone is a fun and friendly space for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies to hang out, learn, and express themselves with various activities, contests, and games. Free food and health information will be provided. The Youth Zone is organized by Safe Schools Desert Cities and is open free […]
Each year, Safe Schools Desert Cities leads hundreds of middle and high school LGBTQ+ youth in The Palm Springs Pride Parade, a colorful and festive event celebrating diversity and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community and its allies in the Coachella Valley. The parade is part of the Palm Springs Pride Festival, featuring live entertainment, vendors, […]
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