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Hello JFY Community!
As May comes to an end and we welcome in June, we also begin a new celebration - LGBTQIA+ Pride Month!
At Jobs for Youth, we strive each and every day toward a radically inclusive world and workforce. Please read on to learn more about the origins of Pride Month, various community events to celebrate Pride, and career development opportunities!
The history of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
The origins of what we now recognize as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month go as far back as the early 1920s. Although several smaller uprisings occurred earlier in time, the crucial turning point in the gay rights movement is the Stonewall Riots in Greenwich Village in Manhattan at the end of June 1969. On June 28, 1969, NYPD officers raided the Stonewall Inn bar, where they violently arrested patrons. An uprising ensued, marking a huge turning point in the LGBTQIA+ movement.
One year later, during the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, activists in New York City marched through the streets of Manhattan in commemoration of the uprising. In time, that celebration came to be simply known as the Gay Pride Parade. The march, which took place on June 28, 1970, is now considered the country’s first gay pride parade. Marches and parades also took place that June in Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco. (History.com)
To learn more about the history of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, please check out the following resources!
Pride Month 2023
County of San Mateo Celebrates Pride Month
Where to Celebrate Pride Month 2023 in California
Pescadero Flag-Raising & Pride Parade
PMHS students, families, and community members will be marching to raise the progress flag at the town sign. The parade will begin at 11:45 am, departing from 360 Butano Cut Off Road, Pescadero. You may also join the march at the Pescadero Elementary school at 12:30 pm, 620 North St., OR meet us at 2020 Pescadero Creek Road at 1:15 pm for the flag raising.
Redwood City Flag-Raising & Mini-Parade
Redwood City is raising the Progress Pride Flag on Wednesday, May 31 at 5:30pm-7:30pm at Redwood City Courthouse Square! There will be LGBTQ resources and showings of two movies AND the Pride heart photo booth will be available for photos!
Dragtopia at Filoli Gardens
Filoli Pride will sparkle with drag performers delight in the Ballroom, a DJ Dance party at the pool, and a chance for all to try the fabulous gender inclusive heels by Lidia Talavera. Come as you are to join a camp night at Filoli. Drag optional, joy required! This Event will take place on Friday June 2 from 5:30-8pm.
Pacifica Pride
The second annual Pacifica Pride Parade and festival in the quad will be at Ingrid B. Lacy School! The parade will begin at 11:00 am on the South end of Palmetto and the festival will begin at 11:30 am at IBL, with performances, tabling by local community groups, a family zone with a youth music area, food trucks, and more.
Saturday, June 3 | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm, Palmetto Ave and Ingrid B. Lacy School, Pacifica
San Mateo County Fair Pride Day
Celebrate unity at the 4th Family Pride Day at the Fair with a full day of events and activities! Pride Day is taking place on Sunday, June 4 starting at 11:00am and the day includes a viewing of TherActivist: They Them Theirs featuring LGBTQ Commissioner Dana Johnson. Tickets are On Sale now!
FREE TO BE ME in 2023!
San Mateo County Pride Celebration is featuring its very first Parade!! The Parade starts at 10am and the main celebration starts at 11am. Join us for this free, sober, family-friendly, county-wide event on Saturday, June 11th from 11:00am-5:00pm at Central Park in the City of San Mateo. We will have live entertainment, live DJ, resource & vendor booths, youth activities and food trucks.
More information is on the website at https://www.smcpridecelebration.com/.
Half Moon Bay Pride Celebration
Half Moon Bay is officially having their inaugural Pride Celebration!!
12:00 – 12:30 pm | Staging for parade at Filbert and Purissima Streets 12:30 – 1:00 pm | Parade route along Main Street from Filbert to Mill 1:00 – 3:00 pm | Entertainment, food and drinks, and a family-fun zone at Mac Dutra Plaza 3:00 pm | Equity Warrior Award 3:30 pm | After-party with DJ China G. at San Benito House
Sunday, June 11 | 12:00 – 5:00 pm, Filbert and Purissima St. to Mac Dutra Park, HMB
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond.
Today Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. It is a day, a week, and in some areas, a month marked with celebrations, guest speakers, picnics and family gatherings. It is a time for reflection and rejoicing. It is a time for assessment, self-improvement and for planning the future. Its growing popularity signifies a level of maturity and dignity in America long over due. In cities across the country, people of all races, nationalities and religions are joining hands to truthfully acknowledge a period in our history that shaped and continues to influence our society today. Sensitized to the conditions and experiences of others, only then can we make significant and lasting improvements in our society. (Juneteenth.com)
Please be sure to check out these valuable resources to learn more about Juneteenth, it's history, and how we can continue making progress!
Juneteenth.com
The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth
Intersectionality and visibility is critical for the community. That's why we want to uplift the raising of the Juneteenth Flag for the month of June! Please join Supervisor Noelia Corzo in raising the Juneteenth flag with speakers and song, and kick-off a month of awareness and events around the holiday. The flag-raising will be Tuesday, June 6, starting at 9:00am at the Courtyard Flag Pole at County Center, Redwood City.
Immigrants Rising - Various Deadlines
For a vast list of different scholarship opportunities, please be sure to visit Immigrants Rising's scholarship page. There, you will find many different scholarships to apply to, so go check it out!
Please find below some employment and volunteer opportunities to add more Transferrable Skills to your resume! Not quite sure what Transferrable Skills are? No worries, read all about them in our blog post linked here!
City of Burlingame - Geographic Information Systems Internship
The City of Burlingame currently has one opening for an Intern to assist in the Public Works Department. Duties will primarily consist of field data collection using a handheld device, as well as editing datasets and creating maps in an office environment using geographic information system (GIS) software. This is a temporary position with a flexible schedule of approximately 20-30 hours per week.
The ideal candidate will have a professional demeanor, the ability to work effectively with a variety of people, and will have an energetic attitude and be self-motivated. This is an excellent opportunity for students studying geographic information systems or a related field who have an interest in public works and local government.
Under general supervision, duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Perform field data collection of public infrastructure assets throughout the City using a handheld device.
- Verify and revise geographic information system (GIS) datasets.
- Create maps or reports as needed to support Public Works projects and programs.
- Respond to information requests from the public and City staff via email and phone.
- General office support as assigned, such as scanning, filing, and data entry.
To learn all about the position, please find the all the details in the link above, and feel free to reach out to this opportunity's point of contact at kdawdy@burlingame.org!
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