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Merced’s First Town Hall of 2026. What Do The Youth Have To Say

February 3, 2026 /

On January 8th, the city of Merced held its first annual town hall event of 2026 at the Stephen Leonard Community Center in southwest Merced. Read More

LGBTQ+ Youth Vigil – Remembering Those Who Have Passed From Systemic Violence

January 21, 2026 /

Last December, We’Ced Youth planned and organized a vigil for lgbtq+ youth throughout the country that have passed away. Read More

I.C.E. In My Community

September 18, 2025 /

It was 2016 when I realized how unfair the world can be. I was only nine years old but I can remember the fear I felt all around me on November 6th when Donald Trump won the presidential election. Read More

Youth United Enhancing Merced’s Parks

July 18, 2025 /

Youth United is working on a campaign to enhance parks in Merced, making them more accessible and enjoyable for the youth in our community. Read More

    LGBTQ+ Art Pieces Spring Collection 2025

    July 16, 2025 /

    Summer collection of LGBTQ+ art created by Merced County Youth! Every season, We’Ced showcases local artists’ pieces on LGBTQ+ experiences.Ā  Read More

      Merdead Times – 2025 We’Ced Publication

      June 2, 2025 /

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        Queer Youth Content Pieces Winter 2025

        April 7, 2025 /

        This piece represents what it’s like to live with semi-strick parents, even despite being a legal adult, and having your ‘wings’ that will take you places, it’s like the important feather’s of the wings used to fly are built with toothpicks. Read More

          Support LGBTQIA+ Youth Workshops

          February 5, 2025 /

          On Friday, November 1st, 2024 there was a workshop held at The Merced Library about how to support the LGBTQIA youth in this city and county. Read More

            Queer Youth Art Showcase Fall 2024

            February 4, 2025 /

            Liliana Figueroa-Larios is a queer artist whose works examines the idea of remembrance and how we as a society have purposefully forgotten the intersectional history of women, lesbianism and the LGBTQ+ community as a whole. Read More