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This Juneteenth, we celebrate freedom—not as a finished achievement, but as an ongoing pursuit shaped by those who have ...
06/19/2026

This Juneteenth, we celebrate freedom—not as a finished achievement, but as an ongoing pursuit shaped by those who have dared to imagine a more just and expansive world.

Black LGBTQ+ people have always been part of that story.

From the frontlines of resistance to the quiet, daily acts of survival and care, their contributions have pushed movements forward, challenged narrow definitions of justice, and reminded us that freedom must be inclusive to be real. They have organized, created, spoken out, and shown up—even when history tried to leave them out.

Juneteenth marks the delayed promise of liberation for Black people in America. Black LGBTQ+ communities remind us that even within that freedom, there is still work to be done—to ensure that no one is excluded from safety, dignity, or belonging.

Their lives and legacies teach us that liberation is not singular. It is layered. It is intersectional. It is collective.

To honor Juneteenth fully is to recognize the fullness of Black identity—and to commit to a future where all Black lives, in all their diversity, are not only acknowledged, but protected, valued, and free.

This Juneteenth week, we honor the legacy of Marlon Riggs—a filmmaker, poet, and cultural critic who used his voice and ...
06/18/2026

This Juneteenth week, we honor the legacy of Marlon Riggs—a filmmaker, poet, and cultural critic who used his voice and vision to expand how Black identity is seen, understood, and celebrated.

Through groundbreaking works like Tongues Untied, Riggs challenged silence around Black q***r life, confronting racism, homophobia, and the politics of respectability with honesty and artistry. At a time when these conversations were often pushed aside, he insisted on visibility—creating space for stories that had long been ignored or erased.

Riggs understood that representation is not just about being seen, but about being seen truthfully. His work made clear that liberation must include the freedom to exist fully, without apology or fragmentation.

As we commemorate Juneteenth—a celebration of Black freedom—we are reminded that the fight for liberation is also a fight for narrative: who gets to be heard, whose stories are valued, and whose lives are affirmed. Marlon Riggs’ legacy challenges us to tell fuller, more honest stories about Black life—and to ensure that freedom includes the right to be seen in all of our complexity.

This Juneteenth week, we honor the legacy of Frances Thompson—a freedom fighter whose courage reminds us that the fight ...
06/18/2026

This Juneteenth week, we honor the legacy of Frances Thompson—a freedom fighter whose courage reminds us that the fight for liberation has always included those living at the margins.

A formerly enslaved Black trans woman, Thompson survived the Memphis Riots of 1866 and went on to testify before Congress about the racial violence she endured. In doing so, she became one of the first Black women—and one of the first known trans women—to speak publicly about s*xual violence in the pursuit of justice. Her testimony was an act of extraordinary bravery, forcing the nation to confront the realities of racial terror during Reconstruction.

Juneteenth marks the delayed arrival of freedom, but Frances Thompson’s story reminds us how fragile that freedom was—and how fiercely it had to be defended. Her life sits at the intersection of Black liberation and gender justice, revealing truths that history has too often overlooked.

As we reflect on this week, we honor Frances Thompson not only for her survival, but for her willingness to speak truth in a time when doing so carried immense risk. Her legacy calls us to remember the full complexity of freedom—and to ensure that the stories we tell about liberation include those who have too often been left out.

This Juneteenth week, we honor the legacy of Pauli Murray—a legal scholar, activist, and visionary whose ideas helped tr...
06/17/2026

This Juneteenth week, we honor the legacy of Pauli Murray—a legal scholar, activist, and visionary whose ideas helped transform the fight for justice across race and gender.

Long before the language existed to fully capture their identity, Murray lived at the intersections of Black, q***r, and gender-expansive experiences—channeling that perspective into groundbreaking legal and social thought. Their work laid the foundation for key civil rights arguments, influencing cases like Brown v. Board of Education and shaping early legal strategies against s*x discrimination.

Murray once wrote, “True community is based on equality, mutuality, and reciprocity.” That vision pushed movements to think bigger about who justice is for—and how it is achieved.

As we commemorate Juneteenth—a recognition of freedom long delayed—we are reminded that progress is often driven by those whose contributions are not always fully acknowledged in their time. Pauli Murray’s legacy calls us to think expansively, challenge systems boldly, and ensure that the pursuit of freedom includes those at every intersection of identity.

Rain, or shine (it will probably be rain), join us for the Education & Advocacy Committee Monthly Meeting, tonight at 8p...
06/17/2026

Rain, or shine (it will probably be rain), join us for the Education & Advocacy Committee Monthly Meeting, tonight at 8pm via Zoom (visit thecaucus.org for our Committee calendar and the link!)
The Education & Advocacy Committee meetings are held the 3rd Thursday every month, and it is where we come together to discuss actionable ways The Caucus can deepen its advocacy!

This Juneteenth week, we honor the legacy of Audre Lorde—a poet, scholar, and fierce advocate who taught us that our voi...
06/17/2026

This Juneteenth week, we honor the legacy of Audre Lorde—a poet, scholar, and fierce advocate who taught us that our voices are not only powerful, but necessary.

A self-described “Black, le***an, mother, warrior, poet,” Lorde’s work centered the fullness of identity and the urgency of speaking truth in the face of silence. She challenged systems of oppression while also calling us inward—urging us to examine how we show up for one another across difference. Her words continue to shape conversations around race, gender, s*xuality, and justice, reminding us that liberation must be inclusive to be real.

Lorde wrote, “There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives.” That truth remains as relevant as ever.

As we commemorate Juneteenth—a celebration of Black freedom and resilience—we are reminded that freedom requires more than recognition; it demands action, reflection, and collective care. Audre Lorde’s legacy calls us to use our voices boldly and to build a world where all parts of who we are can exist freely and fully.

This Juneteenth week, we honor the legacy of Bayard Rustin—a master strategist, organizer, and unapologetic advocate for...
06/16/2026

This Juneteenth week, we honor the legacy of Bayard Rustin—a master strategist, organizer, and unapologetic advocate for justice whose impact shaped the Civil Rights Movement at its core.

Best known as the chief architect of the 1963 March on Washington, Rustin understood that real change requires both vision and coordination. A committed practitioner of nonviolence, he brought together movements, leaders, and communities to push the nation closer to its ideals. Yet, as a Black gay man, Rustin was often pushed into the background—his contributions overlooked even as his influence remained undeniable.

Juneteenth reminds us that freedom has always been the result of collective struggle, often led by those whose names are not always centered in the story. Rustin’s life challenges us to recognize the full spectrum of leadership behind liberation—and to honor those who have fought at the intersections of identity and justice.

As we celebrate Black freedom this week, we also lift up Bayard Rustin’s enduring call for courage, coalition-building, and a more inclusive vision of equality—one that leaves no one behind.

The Caucus is NOW ACCEPTING Candidate Questionnaires! If you are a candidate looking to be screened in the 2026 General...
06/16/2026

The Caucus is NOW ACCEPTING Candidate Questionnaires!
If you are a candidate looking to be screened in the 2026 General Election, now is the time to submit your questions!
To be guaranteed priority screening, please submit your candidate questionnaire by Tuesday, June 23rd!
The FINAL deadline for candidate questionnaires is Tuesday, July 7th!
Don't wait until the last minute; submit your candidate questionnaires to make sure you are screened for the 2026 General Election!

This Juneteenth week, we honor the legacy of James Baldwin—a writer, thinker, and truth-teller who challenged America to...
06/16/2026

This Juneteenth week, we honor the legacy of James Baldwin—a writer, thinker, and truth-teller who challenged America to confront itself.

Through his essays, novels, and speeches, Baldwin gave language to the complexities of Black life, love, and resistance in a nation still wrestling with its history. He refused to soften the truth, insisting instead that real progress requires honesty about injustice—past and present. His words continue to resonate because they demand accountability while holding onto the possibility of transformation.

Baldwin once wrote, “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” That clarity remains a guiding call.

As we commemorate Juneteenth—a recognition of freedom delayed—we are reminded that liberation is not just a moment in history, but an ongoing process. Baldwin’s work challenges us to face the truths that remain uncomfortable, and to build a future that is more just, more equitable, and more honest than the past.

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