Our Vision
To provide each other with an extended family that will support and embrace our quest for self-discovery, love, and social acceptance.
Our Mission
To provide a fun and safe environment for queer Asians and Pacific Islanders in the South Bay to come out and be comfortable with their sexual identity and ethnicity, as well as be vital and visible to the greater community.
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Upcoming Rap Sessions
Relationship with Parents
MAY14 2013
- Time: 7PM-8:30PM
- Location: Billy DeFrank Center, 938 The Alameda, San Jose
- Facilitator: Brandon E.
It was Mother's Day the past weekend. So I thought why not talk about relationship with parents. Are you out to your parents? How was their reaction? Or are you still in the closet about your sexual orientation? What are your concerns about coming out?
There's also a saying that the day you come out of the closet, your parents go into the closet. What are your views?
Join us this rap session for a discussion of sexual orientation and relationships with parents.
(After our rap session, we'll head out to a local dive for dinner together as a group.)
Due to the sensitive topics and subjects we discuss at our rap sessions which often times are only applicable to Queer Asian/Pacific Islanders (APIs), we appreciate the understanding of our non-API friends and allies to join us at all other sbQA events. SBQA raps are a safe and empowering space for Queer APIs
Upcoming Events
sbQA Annual Picnic Potluck at Mitchell Park in Palo Alto
WHEN: Saturday, July 20, 2013
TIME: 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
WHERE: Mitchell Park in Palo Alto www.yelp.com/biz/mitchell-park-palo-alto
Coming Soon! Please arrange your schedule for this fun event!
sbQA Camping Trip 16-18 Aug 2013 @ Brannan Island State Park
WHEN: Friday to Sunday, August 16th to 18th 2013
WHERE: Brannan Island State Park www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=487 (about an hour from San Francisco)
Coming Soon! Please plan for this exciting event!
Being gay, lesbian, transgender or bisexual can be a challenging experience for many of us. It becomes even more complicated when you involve mom and dad, family and being Asian. Many questions arise. Who should I date? How do I play it safe when it comes to sex? Where have all the cowboys gone? How do I meet Mr./Ms. Right? How do I tell my family about me? Where do I meet men or women?
So let's talk! At our rap sessions, we meet in a group to talk about various different topics. SBQA presents a variety of interesting topics, including "coming out," relationships, discrimination, and safe-sex. Members can also bring up personal issues to the group and receive feedback and advice. And we do it in a safe, relaxing, friendly environment. Everything is kept confidential, so don't worry!
Our rap sessions are open to all Asian and Pacific Islander gay, lesbian, transgender, bisexual or questioning men and women. We meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the Billy DeFrank Center in San Jose, CA. Join us for dinner afterwards at a nearby restaurant.