Global Black Pride will focus on honoring the past, securing the future
The first-ever in-person Global Black Pride is scheduled for July 27-31 in Toronto, Canada, organized by an abundance of international LGBTQ rights activists.
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Founded in 2020, Global Black Pride brings together Black LGBTQI+ communities from all continents to celebrate their culture and diversity while also providing an opportunity for activists and organizations to engage and reflect.
Applications for individuals to participate in the events will be accepted soon. For more information, contact info@globalblackpride.org
Team members of Global Black Pride include:
- Micheal Ighodaro, Nigerian activist, the founder and president of Global Black Pride.
- Wayne Black, organizing member.
- Matthew Blaise, organizing member*
- Monroe France, chair of the advisory board*
- Gerald Garth, Los Angeles-based activist, head of media events and communications*
- Jason Isak, organizing member
- Anthony Johns, organizing member
- Kimberley Knox, organizing member*
- Jide Macaulay, London-based gay Anglican priest and founder of House of Rainbow,*
- Rikki Nathanson, Zimbabwean transgender activist currently in the United States, vice president of Global Black Pride*
- Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, British activist, co-founder of UK Black Pride, executive director of Kaleidoscope Trust, director of the Human Rights Conference at Global Black Pride.*
- Kenita Placide, St. Lucia activist, executive director of the Eastern Caribbean Alliance for Diversity and Equality*
- Marc Thompson, co-founder, British anti-HIV campaigner.
- Dashawn Usher, organizing member, U.S. activist, director of Communities of Color and Media at GLAAD.
- Daniel Yomi, organizing member, U.K-based gay Nigerian activist.
* founding member
The organizers announced their plans in this press release:
Theme and Programme for Global Black Pride 2022 Announced
“Honouring our Past, Securing our Future” has been announced as the theme for this year’s Global Black Pride, scheduled to take place from July 27-31 in Toronto, Canada.
The theme “is a testament to our principles of being unapologetically Black in our positioning, where we are committed to collectively and courageously working for freedom and justice for all Black LGBTIQ people,” Global Black Pride’s Vice President Rikki Nathanson said.
Founded in 2020, Global Black Pride is the first global Pride event that brings together Black LGBTQI+ communities across all continents to celebrate culture and diversity, providing a space for activists and organizations to engage and reflect.
The 2022 edition will be our first ever physical programming done in partnership with Toronto-based Blackness Yes! as well as Pride Toronto, which organizes the annual Pride festivities, and Global Black Pride.
Programme
July 27 – Opening Ceremony
In collaboration with City Councillors, the Mayor’s Office, and Black communities to kickstart Pride and show the importance of community partnership involvement and leadership engagement.
July 28-29 – Human Rights Conference
A coming together of human rights defenders and activists across the globe to respond to the violence, discrimination and exclusion that have harmed Black people and people of color who identify as LGBTQI+.
July 29 – Night Out
Explore Toronto! Visit and network with local Black-owned spaces in Toronto with evening activities, social experiences, and other festivities at local Black owned businesses and shops.
July 30 – Marketplace and Global Village/Healthzone
A gathering place where Black LGBTQI+ communities from around the world meet to share their experiences and learn about HIV and other health issues. A blend of speaker sessions and cultural activities, the Global Village is also a hub for watching live performances, broadening networks, and touring marketplace booths and art exhibits, connect, and support the rich and wide artistry and creativity of Black LGBTQI+ entrepreneurs and artists where participants can display, sell, and promote their crafted goods and services.
July 31st – Closing Ceremony
The closing ceremony will be an opportunity to culminate with the many grassroots organizations, institutions, community leaders and activists alongside political thought leaders and decision makers closing the week of Global Black Pride.
Global Black Pride Rally
A peaceful march of Global Black Pride 2022 Participants
Blockobana/Global Black Pride Main Stage
Organized by Blackness Yes! Blockobana is a closing party of the weekend, a day music and arts Festival where LGBTQI+ African, Black and Caribbean people celebrate cultures free from homophobia, transphobia, and anti-Black racism.
Scholarships, Participation and Partnerships
Global Black Pride has also announced that a scholarship programme will be released in the coming weeks to support activists and advocates, especially from the Global South, to participate in this year’s event. Applications will be received from our website: globalblackpride.org
Application for individuals from across the globe to participate in Global Black Pride 2022, will be open in the coming week. For more information contact info@globalblackpride.org
We are pleased to offer a limited number of presenting and naming opportunities. Partners will be listed across all promotional materials and have exclusive activation opportunities during these events. For more information or to create your custom package, contact Marisa at marisa@pridetoronto.com
