Global Black Pride 2022

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Global Black Pride (GBP), takes place from the 27th to 31st July 2022.

Global Black Pride (GBP), the first global Pride event that brings together Black LGBTQI+ communities across all continents, will hold its first ever physical programming in Ontario’s capital, Toronto, in 2022. This global event will celebrate black culture and diversity, providing a space for activists and community-based organizations across the globe to engage and reflect.

Pride Toronto is honoured to be partnering with GBP, Blackness Yes!, and community agencies and leaders to bring the first in-person event to the City of Toronto on July 28-31, 2022. This additional programming will help build on the incredible work Blackness Yes! Has been doing for the community for many years and brings additional attention and learnings to the experiences of the Black 2SLGBTQ+ community worldwide.

“Honouring our Past, securing our Future” has been announced as the theme for this year’s Global Black Pride.

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 colour who identify as LGBTQI+.

July 29
Night Out of Town
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 Healthzone.
This outdoor street market will provide a space to celebrate, 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 31
Blockobana
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.
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.