Stratagem is a unique experience rooted in anti-oppression, social justice and intersectional feminism. Many joined us for our first conference in Vancouver in 2019 and over 1,000 people tuned in for Stratagem Virtual in the summer of 2020.

In a time of social distancing, Stratagem Virtual used timely and meaningful diversity and inclusion content to build community connection from a distance.

We've always considered Stratagem to be a hub for those who are excited by social change which is why we wanted to continue the conversation. Welcome to our first pop up event!

Stratagem: Black Queer Futures is a series of virtual talks and workshops by Black activists, thought-leaders and revolutionaries that dive deep into the nuance of Black queer identity, resistence and movement building. Spread out over Black History Month, we invite you to explore the intersectional experience of Black LBGTQ2S+ lived realities and histories.

This is the space, open to everyone, to delve deeply into topics like identity, culture, resistance, healing, and allyship within a moving and honest context.

SCHEDULE

Jan 23rd 10am-12pm PST Intro to Racial Justice

Jan 28th 6-8.30pm PST Misogynoir at Work: Film premiere + Panel

Jan 30th 10am-12pm PST Let's Do the Work Together

Feb 4th 5-7pm PST Afrofuturism: Creating Us Into Existence

Feb 9th 12pm-2pm PST Police Surveillance in Black Queer Activism

Feb 13th 10am-12pm PST Afro-Indigenous Resilience

Feb 19th 4-6.30pm PST Out There Without Fear: Black Bodies in Motion

Feb 23rd 5-7 pm PST Re-Defining Black Masculinity

Feb 28th 6-7pm PST Black Brilliance Trivia Night

BONUS FEATURES

• Internal Slack community to connect with other Stratagizers
• Unlearning Anti-Blackness reading list and resources
• Free Black-inspired cocktail for the first 30 sign ups to enjoy on Trivia night (Vancouver only)
• Special offer on RIPPLE OF CHANGE magazine

ACCESSIBILITY

• ASL-EN interpretation at all events
• CART captioning at all events
• Free therapy sessions for Black attendees (limited availability)
• ​Black Community Access tickets ($25) and 50-100% scholarships for anyone in need.