Watch: New York’s LGBT immigrants tell their emotional stories

New York's immigrants are telling their stories

A project records and celebrates the lives of New York’s LGBT immigrants.

Nick Duffy 

 
28^th September 2016

 

 

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This week Immigration Equality and the Brooklyn Community Pride Center will launch the LGBTQ New Americans Project, featuring audio and video oral histories of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer immigrants living in Brooklyn and throughout New York City.

 

 

 

 

 New LGBT Americans: Telling Our Stories

 

 

Through extended conversation, the project records the unique experiences of LGBTQ immigrants in their own words. 

 

 

 

 

Oliver - Nigerian Story and Being a New American

 

Topics and themes include experiences in their country of origin, family life, career, love, sexuality, gender identity, race, the immigration experience, and much more.

Aaron C. Morris, Executive Director of Immigration Equality said: “Blatant racism and xenophobia have been rampant during this election cycle. This project is a response to that grossly inaccurate depiction of this country. 

Marvin - What it Means to be an LGBTQ Immigrant

“The New Americans Project shares the true personal stories of queer immigrants from around the world building a life in the U.S. The participants are teachers, community organizers, and advocates. They are truly inspiring members of our community.”

Floyd Rumohr, Executive Director of the Brooklyn Community Pride Center said: “The LGBTQ New Americans Project is an antidote to the hateful, one dimensional rhetoric we’re hearing these days.

Sei - Immigrant Stories

“The inaugural stories of seven immigrants live online for all to hear – connecting us as people.
“Ours is a nation, city, and borough of immigrants and we welcome them with open arms, many of whom have escaped oppression in their country of origin for simply being themselves.” 

Visit Brooklyn Community Pride Center's  Youtube Channel for more stories.

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