06/19/2026
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved Black Americans were informed of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. While Juneteenth is an American holiday, it is recognized and celebrated around the world as a reminder that liberation is not a single moment in history but an ongoing struggle.
The legacy of slavery did not end with emancipation. Systems of racism, discrimination, and violence continue to impact Black communities today. Here in Canada, anti-Black racism remains present in our institutions, workplaces, schools, and communities. For Black q***r and trans people, these experiences are often compounded by homophobia and transphobia. When governments target 2SLGBTQ+ rights, inclusive spaces are challenged, and young people are denied the support they need, the effects are felt most heavily by those living at multiple intersections of oppression.
But liberation is not only resistance. It is community, joy, culture, and art. It is mutual aid, advocacy, education, and care.
This Juneteenth, The Q***r Agenda stands in solidarity with Black communities and recommits to building a future where Black q***r and trans people are safe, celebrated, and supported.
A future where dignity is protected, diversity is valued, and everyone has the freedom to live authentically because none of us are free until all of us are free.
