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CALL TO ACTION: Write Advocacy Letters to Local Schools Officials, Teachers and Board Members in Support of LGBTQI+ Students

The June Mahmoud Vs Taylor Supreme Court Ruling has an effect on our school districts and our LGBTQIA+ youth, families and staff. Below and here is an advocacy letter template that you can use, share and send out to your local school superintendents, administrators, teachers and board members; to advocate they proceed forward in the most inclusive way. Within the letter, please note that there are helpful sample annual general notification and opt out forms as well.  The school districts that this advocacy letter has already been sent to currently are: Old Adobe Union School District, Petaluma City Schools, Waugh School District, […]

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Sonoma County’s higher-than-average suicide rates to be focus of September 7 ‘Connection is Prevention’ event

On average, there are 73 deaths by suicide each year in Sonoma County, making it the ninth leading cause of death. The Sonoma County suicide rate of 14.3 per 100,000 residents is considerably higher than the California rate of 10.5. “While there are likely several reasons for the higher-than-average suicide rates in Sonoma County, we know that loneliness can increase the risk for suicide, and we’re living in a very lonely time for many people,” says Melissa Ladrech, Mental Health Services Act coordinator. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, who released a report last year on what he has named […]

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Pride Bowling League Meeting Happens Tuesday, August 26 – All Are Welcome

League Start & Sign Ups Sign-Up Night A week before the league begins, we are hosting an informational and sign-up night. On Tuesday, August 26th, at 6:30 pm, anyone interested in the league, seeking more information, or ready to sign up is invited. We will assist people with the sign-up process and answer any questions. Additionally, we will discuss the rules and accept nominations for league officer positions. The official league positions are: President Vice President Secretary  Sergeant at Arms Social Media Coordinator Games Coordinator We will officially vote on the new positions on the first night of bowling on September 2, 2025. […]

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Positive Images Grupo Social Events in August

 ¡El Grupo ahora se reúne los miércoles! Estamos muy emocionados de compartir nuestro nuevo horario y nos sentimos muy agradecidos de ser parte de esta increíble comunidad. Esperamos verlos a todos en persona cuando comencemos con las reuniones actualizadas del Grupo a partir del miércoles 6 de agosto, de 6:30 PM a 8:30 PM. ¡Ven y sé parte de este camino, no podemos esperar para verte allí!

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Immigrant Rights & Community Support Seminar Happens July 26 at the Rohnert Park Library

Please join us for an important immigrant rights seminar. This meeting is for all members and allies of the Asian and Pacific Islander community and everyone else who cares about and desires to learn about immigrant rights.  You will hear from local activists and immigrant rights attorney. The information that will be shared is IMPORTANT FOR EVERYONE, not just those who are undocumented or know someone that is. Only when all of our community members are informed and know their rights, can our at-risk community be protected. To make it convenient for all to attend, this seminar will be available both IN-PERSON and ON ZOOM. Organized […]

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PBS: On the Frontline of Queer Programming. Show Your Support,

Public broadcasting has played a notable role in contributing to the national discourse on LGBTQ+ rights since at least the early 1960s, predating even the establishment of the Public Broadcasting Service on November 3, 1969. That is because stations such as KQED were already in existence by that time. KQED was the sixth public television station in the United States, signing on for the first time in 1954. Here is a look back at some historic LGBTQ+ moments on public media: 1961 – The First Television Documentary About Homosexuality Broadcast in the U.S. The first television documentary about homosexuality broadcast […]

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Positive Images is Moving

 While this year has brought deep challenges — including harmful federal policies that threaten our safety and well-being — we know that joy, connection, and care are acts of resistance. They are vital to our survival.          That’s why today, we’re overjoyed to share a bright moment of our own: Positive Images is moving to a new home!          For nearly a decade, we’ve welcomed you into our space on Montgomery Drive — a place where we laughed, cried, found community, and held each other through it all. But we’ve outgrown it. Our community deserves […]

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Listen to Rainbow Zone Radio Show / Zona Arco Iris Radio Mostrar Friday

Rainbow Zone Radio Show is a bi-lingual, two hour-long, program featuring coverage of news impacting the LGBTQI+ Community; in-depth coverage of topics and events; interviews; arts and entertainment — tune in for information intended to keep the LGBTQI+ Community entertained and engaged. Airing on 89.1 KBBF FM English program from 5-6pm. Zona Arco Iris Radio/Rainbow Zone Radio es un programa que ofrece cobertura de noticias que afectan a la comunidad LGBTQI+; cobertura en profundidad de temas y eventos; entrevistas; artes y entretenimiento: y información necesaria para mantener entretenida y comprometida a la comunidad LGBTQI+. 89.1 KBBF FM Programa de español […]

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