19/06/2024
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Today — one hundred fifty-nine years after slaves in Galveston, Texas were freed — we stand in unwavering solidarity with Black Americans in a continued pursuit of freedom, liberation, and justice. On this Juneteenth, we honor the generations of activists and organizers who put their bodies on the line to advocate for racial equity.
The relentless determination of those activists, including Black LGBTQ+ young people, remind us that freedom is hard-fought, and too often, the first direct action is taken by the most marginalized folks on the ground. Allyship means making sure that those folks aren’t alone.
The intersectionality of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, and gender expression is alive and authentic within Black culture. But racism and stigma has erased many Black q***r folks from history. Today, we celebrate Audre Lorde, Marsha P. Johnson, Bayard Rustin, and Barbara Jordan — whose words and actions paved the way for political representation. We honor James Baldwin, Stormé DeLarverie, and Miss Major Griffin-Gracy — whose contributions to art are cemented into American culture. We salute Andrea Jenkins, Laphonza Butler, Alicia Garza, and Patrisse Cullors — whose social justice work fuels Black liberation. And we honor and uplift you today, too 🧡
At The Trevor Project, our mission is to end su***de amongst LGBTQ+ young people. We know that while Black and BIPOC LGBTQ+ folks fight for racial equity, we must talk about the mental health impact that comes with experiencing injustice. According to our 2024 U.S. National Survey, 41% of Black or African American LGBTQ+ young people reported considering su***de in the last year, and 19% of Black or African American LGBTQ+ young people have been physically threatened or harmed in the past year because of their gender identity. Knowing the numbers matters; we can change them.
This Juneteenth, The Trevor Project reinvigorates our daily commitment to advocating for Black and BIPOC LGBTQ+ young people. We champion you, stand beside you, and will never stop fighting for civil rights and racial justice.
