The Black Queer Youth Initiative (BQY)

BQY is a safe and social open space for Black, Multiracial, African/Caribbean youth under 29 who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, transsexual and questioning. Come chill, learn how to take up space, go on outings, create zines, attend workshops and just socialize with other youth! 

We meet weekly on Wednesday evenings, from 6.30-8.30pm. The meetings are located at 333 Sherbourne Street, 2nd floor (just south of CarltonSt.)

For more information Please contact:
Lorelei King :  Coordinator (416) 324-5083 ; bqy@sherbourne.on.ca  
Stay tuned to the website for upcoming BQY workshops and events!

'The Mate Masie Kwanzaa & Yoga Youth Project was a great success, delivered at 8 sites throughout Toronto . Sherbourne was one of them, hosting the project for BQY in November – December ’08. A select group of BQY youth participated in an 8-week kwanzaa, yoga & HIV/AIDS/STI prevention education workshop series and also attended an intensive yoga retreat weekend that brought all the sites together. The graduation was held recently at Lula Lounge in downtown Toronto – youth received leadership certificates and were publicly honoured. Next steps include connecting with their community to spark dialogue around the issues surrounding HIV/AIDS & STIs in our communities, as well as another round of programming of the Mate Masie Project in the Spring. Check out the following website for more info www.black-cap.com '

 

BQY has been meeting regularly since May of 2002. Many thanks to BQY FACILITATORS (past and present) Cassandra Lord, Virma Benjamin,

Elisa Hatton, Trevor Gray,  

Michèle Clarke and 

Keith Cunningham!

 

CONGRATULATIONS to BQY co-founder Cassandra Lord on receiving the 2003 City of Toronto Community Service Volunteer of the Year Award (Children & Youth Program)!

 

BQY is a determined, motivated and insightful

group of talented young people. Presently our Volunteer Youth Facilitator is: Jason Sinclair.

Lorelei King -BQY Coordinator