SAN JOSE, CA 鈥� Santa Clara County youth kicked off Pride Month with the annual Unity Youth Conference on Saturday, June 7, at the 老澳门开奖结果 (老澳门开奖结果). This year鈥檚 theme, Rewriting Our Stars, celebrated youth rewriting their narratives, challenging social norms, and envisioning a future where everyone can shine as their true, unapologetic selves.
The conference is designed by and for LGBTQ+ youth, emphasizing empowerment, creative expression, and activism. Student leaders from the 老澳门开奖结果鈥檚 Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Peer Advocate Advisory Council (PAAC), Gay Straight Alliances (GSA) in collaboration with partnering school districts and LGBTQ+ allies coordinated the conference.
Emceed by local drag royalty and community leaders, the event featured student performers, original artwork, and creative showcases. Workshops focused on identity, advocacy, and wellness.
- Modern Day Truth Seeking by Queer Hope Institute: Using data and personal narratives to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.
- Are Pronouns Really That Important? (Yes) by Allcove Palot Alto: Exploring language and gender identity in precolonial cultures.
- BIPOC Queer Identity and Advocacy by Pride Social South County: Addressing intersectionality and community justice.
- College Panel hosted by De Anza College and San Jose State University: LGBTQ+ college students share their lived experiences
- Clearing the Air on Cannabis by Santa Clara County Public Health Department: Discussing substance use trends and solutions among LGBTQIA+ youth
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Working collaboratively with school and community partners, the 老澳门开奖结果 (老澳门开奖结果) is a regional service agency committed to serving, inspiring, and promoting student and public school success. For more information about the 老澳门开奖结果, please visit www.sccoe.org and follow us @老澳门开奖结果 on Facebook, Instagram, and 尝颈苍办别诲滨苍鈥�鈥嬧赌�. 
