Racial Justice
The movement for LGBTQI+ rights has historically been excluded from the fight for the rights of the Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) community. This committee focuses on the intersection of race, gender and sexuality. The committee will prioritize programming, advocacy efforts and collaboration with our community partners to amplify the visibility of BIPOC queer and trans individuals.
Being a part of EQNY is important for me as a biracial Queens native and queer woman co-owner of The Bodega Lounge. Our platform serves the often voiceless and unrepresented black, gender-fluid community. My co-owner and I, with our diverse educational backgrounds, life experiences, and careers, are equipped with the motivation, wisdom, awareness, passion, and expertise needed to make a meaningful impact and advance LGBTQ rights in our city, and our community. Joining forces with EQNY who focuses on advancement, is the intentionality alignment we are looking to achieve.
Cat (she/her & they/them), EQNY Racial Justice Committee
#BlackJoy Presents Series
This event series is dedicated to highlighting the incredible work of black creators who are actively reshaping the narrative and image of the black community.
Through healing engagement activities, community conversations, and resource sharing, we aim to empower and uplift the community while sparking meaningful discussions and policy development. The events in this series will incorporate the following themes, which focuses on celebrating individuality, sexuality, and society.
