Caribbean Queen tells the story of Q, a Caribbean American boy who wants to be queen of the West Indian Day carnival parade. However, prejudice from family and the community threatens their dream and celebration of Caribbean culture. But with determination and the help of their bestie, they may just make it to the Parkway!
Caribbean Queen bridges the intergenerational gap between Caribbean LGBTQIA+ folks and their families. This film is co-presented by Caribbean Equality Project a community-based organization that empowers, advocates for, and represents Afro and Indo-Caribbean LGBTQ+ immigrants in New York City.
On Thursday, December 5, in recognition of 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence and Human Rights Day, the Caribbean Equality Project will host its 3rd annual “Queeribbean Crossings” conference, themed “Solidarity as Resistance,” in partnership with the CUNY LGBTQIA+ Consortium at Queens College, CUNY. The 2024 “Queeribbean Crossings: Solidarity as Resistance” features the Queens premiere screening of the short film Caribbean Queen by GLAAD Media Award-winning director Sekiya Dorsett, International keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops, a health and immigration resource fair, and a closing cultural & drag showcase.
Date and Time: Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 9 am – 5 pm
Location: Queens College (Student Union Building) – 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY 11367
Registration is required. RSVP here: bit.ly/QueeribbeanCrossings2024