Dear Friends and Supporters, As we embark on a new year filled with promise and possibility, we find ourselves at a critical juncture in the ongoing struggle for justice and equity. WhileRead More…
QDEP’s Response to the Club Q Attack
Written By Uchechukwu Onwa, QDEP’s Co-Director/Organizing Director. For Media Contact, further inquiries, or interview requests, please contact:Uchechukwu Onwa – uchechukwu@qdep.orgVan Xelo – van@qdep.org On November 20th, 2022, in Colorado, there was aRead More…
LGBTQ+ IMMIGRANTS STRUGGLE UNDER BIDEN ADMINISTRATION
Photo source: American Progress Org Moving to New York City from Chicago in March 2019 was one of the toughest and most difficult decisions that I have ever had to make, IRead More…
CONGRATULATIONS TO QDEP’S 3RD LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (LDP) COHORT!
For Further Inquiries or interview requests, please contact:Uchechukwu Onwa – uchechukwu@qdep.orgVan Xelo – van@qdep.orgWritten by: Dzana- dzana.ashworth@gmail.com and Joaris- joaris291092@gmail.com This spring, the Queer Detainee Empowerment Project (QDEP) graduated the third cohortRead More…
The transgender community today
For Media Contact or interview requests Uchechukwu Onwa – uchechukwu@qdep.org Written by: Joaris Hernandez For Immediate Release New York City, NY | March 21st, 2022 Two great vanguards of the LGBTQ movement who are alwaysRead More…
Communities Not Cages Press Statement
COMMUNITY MEMBERS HOLD RALLY DEMANDING the BIDEN ADMINISTRATION SHUT DOWN DETENTION CENTERS, END DEPORTATION, AND RELEASE ALL PEOPLE in IMMIGRATION DETENTION Communities Will Rally In Support of the National Communities Not CagesRead More…
January 2022 Newsletter Reflection
2021 ORGANIZATIONAL UPDATES/ACCOMPLISHMENTS DIRECT SERVICES COVID19 SUPPORT: QDEP distributed over $240,180 to 376 trans and queer immigrants living in NYC for grocery, medication, utlity, phone service, and rent support, as well asRead More…
The Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, and November 26th is the Day of Native American Heritage. This month Indigenous people in the United States spend time celebrating our heritage while remembering andRead More…
REMEMBERING AND CELEBRATING BLACK AND BROWN TRANS AND NON-BINARY IMMIGRANT LIVES
REMEMBERING AND CELEBRATING BLACK AND BROWN TRANS AND NON-BINARY IMMIGRANT LIVES For Media Contact, further inquiries or interview requests, please contact:Uchechukwu Onwa – uchechukwu@qdep.org – Iman Le Caire – iman@imanlecaire.com – MohamedRead More…
National Communities Not Cages
‘Let them go!’ Rally at Foley Square demands Biden stop deportations By Dean Moses Source: https://www.amny.com/news/foley-square-rally-demands-biden-end-deportations/ A coalition of immigrant rights activists rallied in Foley Square on Sept. 23 to demand President JoeRead More…