5th Annual Love is L.O.V.E.: Living Our Values Equally
This year, the Caribbean Equality Project is celebrating 5 years of organizing towards creating a more equitable, thriving and economically empowered Caribbean LGBTQ+ immigrant community in NYC. On Saturday, February 22, 2020, we are hosting our 5th annual Love is L.O.V.E.: Living Our Values Equally benefit, an intimate evening in celebration of queer & trans Caribbean love and liberation at the Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning, from 6pm - 9pm in Queens, NY.
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This dynamic event showcases the intersections of LGBTQ identities, culture and Caribbeaness through immigrant storytelling, trans & HIV education, and cultural performances. The evening will feature a reading from Crossfire: A Litany for Survival by world-renowned LGBTQ poet and spoken-word artist, Staceyann Chin and music by poet, singer, and songwriter, Nhojj.
Our program includes a storytelling panel discussion featuring culturally competent mental health professionals, reproductive justice & trans rights activists, and community building organizers Antoine Craigwell, Shivana Jorawar, Wladimir Lewis-Thomas, Sai Ali, & Melvin "Julius" Owens. As a closing feature, we will have a powerful multi-cultural performance by Sundari - The Indian Goddess, Jahlisa A. Ross, Rajeev Singh, & Detoxx Bústi-ae, followed by a post-networking reception.
Saturday, February 22, 2020 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning: 161-04 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432Purchase Tickets + Information: https://CEPlove2020.eventbrite.com
Sponsorship opportunities are available. To help sustain our work, please email info@CaribbeanEqualityProject.org, phone us at 347.709.3179 or donate, click here.
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