Celebrating 10 Years of Advocacy for

Caribbean LGBTQ+ Immigrants in NYC!

Our Story

  • Our Mission

    Caribbean Equality Project is a Caribbean LGBTQ+ immigrant rights organization in NYC. The organization advocates for and represents Afro and Indo-Caribbean LGBTQ+ people through culturally responsive community organizing, public education, healing, civic engagement, racial justice, health & gender equity, legislative advocacy, immigration, and ending hate violence in the Caribbean diaspora.

  • Our History

    Caribbean Equality Project, founded in 2015 in response to anti-LGBTQ violence in Richmond Hill, Queens, has been actively supporting the community. It hosts bi-monthly Unchained support groups in Queens and Brooklyn, offers immigration legal services for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers, and organizes art exhibitions. The project also addresses food insecurity and fosters civic engagement through programs focused on voting rights and legislative advocacy in New York State.

Community in Action

  • Rhythms of Transformation

    On Thursday, March 20, join Caribbean Equality Project for our 10th Anniversary Kickoff Celebration & Benefit, commemorating a decade of advocacy for Caribbean LGBTQ+ immigrants in NYC. Meet our board, build connections, and celebrate our Rhythms of Transformation. To get tickets and learn more, click here.

  • Emergency Relief Fund

    At the heart of everything we do is profound compassion for our community members who face daily threats to their safety and well-being. The Caribbean Equality Project (CEP) stands as a beacon of hope for Afro- and Indo-Caribbean LGBTQ+ immigrants and asylum seekers in New York City. Despite unprecedented challenges, we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing essential support and resources. Please donate to our LGBTQ+ Emergency Relief Fund here.

  • Black Future Tings

    Join the Caribbean Equality Project for the 4th annual Black Future Tings: Honoring Black Queer Excellence event, celebrating Black History Month on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the Brooklyn Community Pride Center. This event commemorates 10 years of CEP's dedication to Black. Caribbean. Trans. Immigrant. Queer. Radical. Futurism.

    To get tickets and learn more, click here.

Our Programs & Services

  • Queens Unchained

    A healing space for Caribbean LGBTQ+ people in Little Guyana, Queens.

  • Brooklyn Unchained

    A healing space for Caribbean LGBTQ+ people in Little Caribbean, Brooklyn.

  • Trans Justice Unit

    A program for trans immigrants & asylum seekers through advocacy, healthcare, housing, workforce development, and immigration resources.

  • Food Justice

    A culturally responsive food distribution at Parkside Plaza, Brooklyn, on the 3rd Saturday of each month.

  • Civic Engagement

    Building political power through civic engagement, census, redistricting, voter education, and legislative advocacy to advance LGBTQ+ and voting rights.

  • Queer Caribbeans Archive

    Documenting Afro- and Indo-Caribbean LGBTQ+ history through oral histories, exhibitions, and public art.

Our Visibility is Resistance.

On our YouTube channel, you can explore Caribbean Equality Project’s work through video highlights of our programs, curated exhibitions, and participation in various cultural and pride parades.

To learn more about the Caribbean Equality Project & for regular updates on our work, connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube at @CaribbeanEqualityProject and Twitter at @CaribEquality.

Stay Connected!