Conversion Therapy Survivor Network

Today we honor Juneteenth and the generations of Black Americans who fought for freedom, dignity, and equality.

As Dean E. Patrick Johnson reminds us in this article by Windy City Times, "This struggle is for everyone's freedom."

At CTSN, we believe every step toward justice helps create a world where more people can live openly, safely, and as their full selves.

For Black q***r people, Juneteenth is about identities and intersection - Windy City Times June is already a special time for LGBTQ+ people, but for Black people in the community, the month holds even more significance when Juneteenth (also known as Freedom Day) is celebrated. (Here’s a historical note: Despite President Abraham Lincoln issuing the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1...