"Don't Say Gay" and Anti-Racism School Legislation on Rise
Florida law makers advanced a bill, HB 1557, which bans encouraging “classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity in K-8 or in a manner that not age-appropriate.” Worse yet, the bill gives parents the right to sue schools for enforcement and alleged violations.

This hate is not only troubling for Florida youth and families, but part of a larger national trend of anti-LGBTQIA+, anti-Black, and racist state policies targeting our youth. Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas have existing bans.

Locally, we see this trend at San Dieguito Union High School District. Last October, we stood with community partners in pressuring the school board to throw out its attempt to proactively ban the teaching of Critical Race Theory, a legal theory taught in law schools.
When that failed, we saw homophobic and racist slurs graffitied on a San Dieguito campus.

All this hate in the middle of a pandemic. It’s no wonder we saw a 300% increase in demand for our mental health services.

It’s because of this active opposition to our very existence that we know our youth are four times more likely to seriously consider suicide. We must continue to fight locally and support our siblings nationally and internationally.

This is why we provide mental health support and expanded our emergency housing and food bank operations.

If you or someone you know needs help, reach out. For those seeking community, we are eagerly planning our Pride by the Beach on June 11, 2022!

For those who can, please consider a donation to fund our critical work, protect our community, and quite literally save lives.
Escondido Vaccination Clinic February 19 10 am to 2 pm
Free, LGBTQIA+ friendly community vaccination clinic in Escondido's Washington Park.

Date: Saturday 2/19 from 10am - 2pm
Appointments: Call 760-736-6777
Location: 501 N. Rose St. Escondido, CA 92027

Shots Available: 1st, 2nd, Boosters
Ages: 12+
Types: Pfizer
HIV/AIDS Service Consumers Invited to Discussion: Workforce Representation
The County of San Diego HIV Planning Group's Consumer Committee monthly meeting will discuss workforce development language intended to encourage service providers to have a workforce more reflective of the community they serve.

Day: Wednesday
Date: February 16, 2022
Time: 3:00 PM
Zoom: Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 954 6903 2405
Passcode: 633258
Drag Takeover Is Back at the BellyUp: Tuesday March 29
Great news! Pride by the Beach is excited to bring back our popular Drag Takeover Benefit Show to help fund our back to in-person Pride celebration!

Tickets on sale now!

Day: Tuesday March 29
Time: Doors Open 7 pm; Show 8 pm
Location: Belly Up Tavern in Encinitas

Proof of Vaccination Required

Benefiting Pride By The Beach
June 11, 2022
Community Partner: Cox Offering Discounted Internet
Households who currently participate in an income-based government assistance program may qualify for affordability programs made available by Cox Communications.

Eligibility forms are available online:

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