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Past Events

2007 Dallas Pride ParadeSep 16, 2007
Sunday
1:30 pm -
TBA
Come join GLSEN - Dallas as we walk in the Dallas Pride 2007 Parade!

Free GLSEN T-Shirts for those who RSVP to beau_heyen@hotmail.com by Saturday, September 1st.

Dress code for the parade: Comfotable walking shoes, jeans, and a yellow T-shirt.


GLSEN-Dallas Advisory LuncheonOct 02, 2007
Tuesday
11:30am - 1:00pm
GLSEN-Dallas has invited 10 schools districts throughout the Metroplex to join us in an advisory meeting. We hope to gain some new ways to reach the students in Dallas and beyond.

Steering MeetingOct 07, 2007
Sunday
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
TBD
All are welcome to attend our October Steering Committee Meeting. Location to be announced soon.

FREE screening of "The Sensei"Oct 12, 2007
Friday
7:30 pm -
Cathedral of Hope
Please visit "The Sensei" for more information about this film. 100% of donations will go to Youth First Texas.

The film is about a young gay teen befriended by a female martial arts instructor as both learn about tolerance and self-worth.

Disclaimer: This is not a GLSEN event, but is intended for informational purposes.


Club NIN FREE Self Defense SeminarOct 14, 2007
Sunday
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lee Park
Writer, director and star of "The Sensei" - Diana Lee Inosanto, the god-daughter of martial arts legend, Bruce Lee and Mike O'Laskey, who plays the young gay teen in the film (and a former TV "Power Ranger") will be teaching self-defense to community members.

Disclaimer: This is not a GLSEN event, but is intended for informational purposes.


Youth First Picnic - Out & Equal DFW Oct 20, 2007
Saturday
2:00 - 5:00
An afternoon of fun, food andfeatured speakers will be a perfect way to spend this Saturday afternoon.You’ll get an opportunity to learn more about Youth First Texas and meet many of the youth and their families.

Visit:
Youth First Texas
Dallas Observer Article


Author Visit - Alex SanchezOct 21, 2007
Sunday
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Cathedral Of Hope
Alex Sanchez, author of "The God Box," will be at the Cathedral of Hope and also speaking with YouthFirst Texas on this day. Visit AlexSanchez.com to find out more information.

Disclaimer: This is not a GLSEN event, but is intended for informational purposes.


Transgender Day of RemembranceNov 20, 2007
Tuesday
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Transgender Day of Remembrance Website

www.gender.org/remember/day/


Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage BlockheadDec 06, 2007
Thursday
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Bath House Cultural Center
Good Grief! Who knew they'd turn out this way?
This wildly unauthorized parody brings back "CB" and the gang like you've never seen 'em before. Teenage and reckless -- coming of age and coming out in a smart and touching look at being on the brink of adulthood in an all too scary grown up world.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Organizing WeekendJan 18, 2008
Friday
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In the spirit of one of the world’s greatest leaders, GLSEN is encouraging students and student clubs to co-organize activities with other social justice students and student-clubs about coalition building, networking, organizing, and social justice. This action will be a powerful weekend, bringing the experiences and work of young people in the safer schools movement together with other social justice movements.

Visit Organizing a Weekend


National No Name Calling WeekJan 22, 2008
Tuesday
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No Name Calling Week Details

2008 GLSEN - Dallas Board Recruitment EventþJan 24, 2008
Thursday
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Buli Cafe, 3908 Cedar Springs Dr, Dallas TX
Are you interested in learning more about the work of GLSEN Dallas? Have you been looking for an opportunity to get more involved and help make schools safe for ALL students? We are reorganizing responsibilities within our board, so this is an exciting time to become part of GLSEN - Dallas. Join us for an evening of great food and amazing conversation regarding the numerous opportunities to get involved, both to volunteer and become a part of our board.

GSA Informational MeetingJan 24, 2008
Thursday
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Youth First Texas » 5415 Maple Avenue » Dallas, TX 75235
Want more information on how to start up a GSA in your school? Know of a GSA that needs some assistance and support? Are you a member of a GSA that is doing amazing work?

Come network with other DFW Youth that are in the same place.

For more information, please contact Youth First Texas
214.879.0400 » info@youthfirsttexas.com


University of North Texas’s Ally Program Spring TrainingFeb 08, 2008
Friday
Noon - 5:00 p.m.
UNT Division of Equity and Diversity, Hurley Administration
Click here for more information

How do I become an Ally?

Attend the training program. The program includes:
+ Information on campus resources
+ Discussions of terminology and current issues
+ Interactive training modules designed to increase knowledge and understanding


Lawrence King VigilMar 09, 2008
Sunday
7:00 pm -
Cathedral of Hope
Lawrence King, a 15-year-old Oxnard, California student who was murdered at school on February 12 for being gay, will be memorialized on Sunday, March 9 by the Dallas LGBTQA community. A vigil will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of Hope, 5910 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, Texas 75235. The event is free and open to all.

Diversity Youth Leadership Network Mar 29, 2008
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Youth Services of Tulsa at 311 S. Madison; Tulsa, OK
A full day of exciting events, leadership training, program development and networking with students, faculty & parents from Gay-Straight Alliances across the state.

This event is for students who are members of a Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) or who want to start a GSA in their school. Parents and faculty sponsors of GSA students are also invited to participate in the event.

Please visit http://www.yst.org/dyln for more information.


GSA Network/Day of Silence MeetingApr 03, 2008
Thursday
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Youth First Texas; 5415 Maple Avenue; Dallas, TX
Meeting to discuss local Day of Silence and Breaking the Silence Events. All interested are invited to attend.

GLAD and TWU Pride PromApr 05, 2008
Saturday
8 pm - 11 pm
UNT's Silver Eagle Suite (Union)
GLAD and TWU Pride are co-sponsoring an all orientation inclusive Prom dance event on April 5th at 8pm in UNT's Silver Eagle Suite (Union). The event is welcome to the entire public, all ages, and you do not have to be a student. Tickets are $15 at the door. You can visit the website www.carnivaleprom.com for more information.

Texas Gay Straight Alliance Network Northern Regional MtgApr 12, 2008
Saturday
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Youth First Texas: 5415 Maple Avenue, Suite #225
Youth First Texas will be hosting the Northern Regional Meeting. Topics which will be covered:
• Introduce the Network Mission and Goals
• Share the Statewide GSA Network Model
• Texas Regional Youth Councils (8 youth councils), including Northern Region
• Texas GSA Statewide Activist Camp later this year
• Defining Boundaries of the Northern Region
• Regional Climate for LGBT youth and their allies.

Presentation at Elementary School Counselors ConferenceApr 15, 2008
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Galveston Island Convention Center



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