QEJ Holds a Vigil for Yvonne
QEJ Holds A Vigil for Yvonne On Sunday October 2, Yvonne McNeil, a resident of New Providence Women?s Shelter, was murdered by the police in an uncalled for act of violence. A regular at QEJ events and support groups, Yvonne was a kind, reserved member. She marched with us at Pride and was a reliable source for other LGBT people at New Providence. Yet this was not taken into consideration as NYPD unnecessarily shot Yvonne five times following... [Read More...]
Queer Voices
For the past month, QEJ and Brooklyn-based writer, Sassafras Lowery, have teamed up in leading Queer Writing Workshops. Intended for anyone interested in our work–volunteers, shelter residents, stakeholders and more–to come together and write their stories. These classes have been informative, powerful and loads of fun for everyone involved. Our writers have written some amazing work ranging from stories to poetry to non-fiction. Join... [Read More...]
Sunday! QEJ Joins Forces with Labor Orgs To Show Solidarity at NYC Pride March
June 24, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE QEJ Joins Forces with Labor Orgs To Show Economic Justice Solidarity at NYC Pride March Queers for Economic Justice, United Auto Workers (UAW), Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) & Walmart Free NYC Coalition join forces to make the economy’s impact on LGBTQ people visible at NYC Pride March Contact: Amber Hollibaugh, Interim Executive Director, QEJ. 646.696.1266 Who:Queers... [Read More...]
A quick glance at our Summer events!
Summer is still poppin’ at QEJ with out awesome August events. Check it out! Jay’s Walking Tour on Saturday, July 30th. The famous Jay Toole, QEJ’s shelter organizer, will be leading a tour of her life through the 60′s as a homeless butch lesbian. The tour will begin at 12:00pm in Washington Square Park and last about 2 1/2 hours. Queer Writing Workshops on August 3rd and August 10th–both from 6:30-8:30pm. Lead by... [Read More...]
QEJ Pride March
Do you want to march in the Pride March on Sunday June 26th but don’t have anyone to march with? Well look no further friend, come join QEJ as we proudly show New York that poor queers are just as important to the movement as anyone else. QEJ staff, volunteers, shelter residents and more will be struttin’ our stuff down 5th ave, and we would absolutely love it if you joined Meet PROMPTLY 12pm on 39th St btwn. 5th and Madison Ave…look... [Read More...]