​​The Journey to Black Liberation & The Black Liberation Ball

Join Us in Finding Home in our Bodies.

We’re thrilled to announce the 3rd installment of The Journey to Black Liberation & The Black Liberation Ball** – a groundbreaking event presented by The Black Daddies Club (BDC) and Toronto Kiki Ballroom Alliance (TKBA), in collaboration with Ultra-red/New York City, Center for Race, Religion, and Economic Democracy (C-RRED)/NYC, and Rainbow Railroad.

The Journey to Black Liberation Symposium  

Harbourfront Centre | Feb 7–9, 2025  

This symposium will be an inclusive space where Black communities—heterosexual and LGBTQI+ alike—can come together for meaningful dialogue, healing, and celebration. We’re creating a space where all expressions of Blackness can thrive through conversations about identity, mental health, and liberation.

The Black Liberation Ball 

The Hub – 163 Queen St. E, 4th Floor | Feb 8, 2025  

Doors open at 8 PM, Ball starts at 9 PM  

A night of celebration, culture, and community in true ballroom fashion!

We need YOU, to make this event a success!  

This is a unique opportunity to partner with us, sponsor the event, or donate to a cause that directly impacts the liberation and well-being of Black communities.

How can you help?

– Become a Sponsor

– Donate to the cause 

– Partner with us- to create a truly transformative experience

Let’s come together to uplift and empower our communities. Join us on this vital journey toward Black Liberation!

Click the link for more details and to get involved!

What Are Sunday Dinners?

Co-presented by the Black Daddies Club, Sunday Dinners is a quarterly in-person therapeutic conversation series designed for Black men across Canada and the African diaspora. Our mission is to create a brave space for open dialogue, where we can explore our shared experiences and unique perspectives.

This gathering is inclusive: whether you identify as cis-gendered, heterosexual, trans, gay, bisexual, mixed race, living with a disability, or non-binary, if you identify as a Black man, this conversation is for you.

Join us for an evening of meaningful dialogue, connection, and self-discovery. Together, we’ll navigate the complexities of authenticity in our relationships and support one another on our journeys.

We have partnered with Unison CHC for the last Sunday Dinner Event for the 2024 calendar, find the details below:

    Date: Sunday, November 24th, 2024

    Time: 5 PM – 8 PM

    Location: Jane Street Hub, 1541 Jane Street, Toronto

This conversation series is exclusively for Black men.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage, reflect, and grow.

Follow The Black Daddies Club at our website and on Instagram and Facebook to find out more programming details for 2025

www.theblackdaddiesclub.com 

What Are Sunday Dinners?

Co-presented by the Black Daddies Club, Sunday Dinners is a quarterly in-person therapeutic conversation series designed for Black men across Canada and the African diaspora. Our mission is to create a brave space for open dialogue, where we can explore our shared experiences and unique perspectives.

This gathering is inclusive: whether you identify as cis-gendered, heterosexual, trans, gay, bisexual, mixed race, living with a disability, or non-binary, if you identify as a Black man, this conversation is for you.

Join us for an evening of meaningful dialogue, connection, and self-discovery. Together, we’ll navigate the complexities of authenticity in our relationships and support one another on our journeys.

We have partnered with Unison CHC for the last Sunday Dinner Event for the 2024 calendar, find the details below:

    Date: Sunday, November 24th, 2024

    Time: 5 PM – 8 PM

    Location: Jane Street Hub, 1541 Jane Street, Toronto

This conversation series is exclusively for Black men.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage, reflect, and grow.

Follow The Black Daddies Club at our website and on Instagram and Facebook to find out more programming details for 2025

www.theblackdaddiesclub.com 

Honored and Grateful!

I am deeply humbled to have received The King Charles III Coronation Medal for my work with the Black Daddies Club over the past 17 years. This recognition celebrates our commitment to creating empowering spaces for Black men in the Greater Toronto Area.

A heartfelt thank you to the Honourable Donna Dasko, Ph.D., and the Honourable Ratna Omidvar C.M., O.Ont, Senators of Ontario, for this incredible honor. Your support means the world to me and to all of us who work tirelessly to uplift our community.

About the Medal:

The King Charles III Coronation Medal is a distinguished Canadian commemorative award recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities.

Who is Eligible?

The medal is awarded to those who have made a notable impact in their community, province, or territory in Canada, or who have achieved recognition abroad that brings credit to our nation.

How Many Medals Will Be Awarded?

In total, 30,000 medals will be awarded, including 4,000 to members of the Canadian Armed Forces and 1,000 to Public Service employees.

This medal is not just a personal achievement; it reflects the collective efforts of everyone involved in the Black Daddies Club. Together, we strive to foster connections, support each other, and create lasting change.

Thank you for being part of this journey! Let’s continue to build and uplift our community.

Warm Regards

Brandon Hay (MES), Founder of the Black Daddies Club

Therapist-in-Training in Gestalt Therapy