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
Have you been bullied because of your sexual orientation?
MAY8 2012
- Time: 7PM-8:30PM
- Location: Billy DeFrank Center, 938 The Alameda, San Jose
- Facilitator: Brandon E.
In the past years, several young LGBT members have resorted to taking their own life due to peer discrimination or gay bullying. It is finally receiving national attention, and campaigns have been started to curb gay bullying.
While growing up, have you been bullied because of your sexual orientation? Did you receive derogatory comments, or physical aggression? What about cyber gay bullying? Let's talk about this during the rap session, and discuss what more we can do to help end LGBT discrimination, especially in schools.
(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 Food Truck Rally
WHEN: Friday, 18 May 2012
TIME: 5-9 pm
WHERE: Cabrillo Middle School, 2450 Cabrillo Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051
LIMIT: None
COST: $ for your food
RSVP: ecmt @ yahoo. com. Not needed. Would be nice to know who are coming.
Hi everyone:
Want to try something new? Jerry just informed me of this Food Truck Rally. I have never tried it before, it sure sounds fun. One of the food trucks is called MOGOs. They make Korean+Mexician fusion!
You can find out more information at:
- http://www.facebook.com/wordonthestreeats
- http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/12817315/2136233676/name/FoodTrucks_May18.pdf
According to above link #2, it is a fund raising event for Cabrillo Middle School in Santa Clara. As a disclaimer, sbQA is not associated with Cabrillo Middle School in Santa Clara. We do not know any student attending Cabrillo Middle School in Santa Clara. We are going for a new adventure. :)
sbQA Annual Potluck Picnic
WHEN: Saturday, June 9th, 2012
WHERE: Pine Grove Group Picnic area in Palo Alto's Mitchell Park
COST: Bring a Dish (4 portions)
LIMIT: TBA
RSVP: TBA
Save the date!
More information, signups and call for participation will come later.
sbQA Camping at New Melones Lake in Sonara, CA
WHEN: Friday, August 10th, 2012 to Sunday, August 12th, 2012
WHERE: New Melones Lake, Sonara, CA ( 2 hours from San Jose)
COST: TBA
LIMIT: TBA
More info about location: http://goo.gl/KzoN2
Save the date!
More information, signups and call for participation will come later.
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.