Draft:Mohamed Q. Amin
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Mohamed Q. Amin is an Indo-Caribbean, queer, and Muslim immigrant known for his work as an LGBTQ+ rights activist. He is the founder of the Caribbean Equality Project, a New York City-based organization that focuses on advocating for the rights of Afro- and Indo-Caribbean LGBTQ+ communities. Amin, a survivor of anti-LGBTQ+ violence, uses storytelling and advocacy to support LGBTQ+ immigrants and asylum seekers, push for immigration reform, champion workers' rights, promote racial justice, advance mental health awareness, and build civic engagement in Caribbean neighborhoods in New York City.
Activism and Advocacy
[edit]In 2015, Amin founded the Caribbean Equality Project, turning his personal experiences of trauma into a platform for activism. His work centers on intersectional and transnational organizing, aiming to amplify the voices of marginalized communities.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Amin launched the "Caribbeans Count" campaign to ensure the accurate representation of Indo-Caribbeans in the 2020 United States Census. This campaign was instrumental in reporting a 7.8% population growth in Queens. The 2020 Census was also noted for counting same-sex households for the first time, with Amin playing a key role in educational efforts for LGBTQ+ inclusion.
Between 2021 and 2023, Amin was an influential figure in the City and State redistricting cycle, advocating for fair mapping for AAPI communities, specifically in Richmond Hill and South Ozone Park, Queens. He was recognized on the City and State Queens Power 100 list for three consecutive years, highlighting his political influence and his role in the AAPI Equity Budget Coalition, which secured a significant $30 million investment in the FY 2023-24 New York State Budget to benefit over 150 organizations, including his own.
Cultural Contributions
[edit]Amin is also a cultural producer and the Director of "My Truth, My Story," an oral history campaign. He has curated multimedia exhibitions such as "Queer Caribbeans of NYC | Stonewall 50" and "Live Pridefully: Love and Resilience within Pandemics." In 2017, Amin co-founded the annual LGBTQ+ Community Iftar at The Center, a multicultural space for Queer Muslims. Additionally, he leads the Phagwah Social Justice Collective, which engages in North America's largest Holi/Phagwah celebration in Queens, NY. Amin is the executive producer of "Caribbean Queen," a short film exploring the intersection of queer identity, Caribbean culture, and belonging.
Education and Personal Background
[edit]Amin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Queens College. With over 15 years of experience in community organizing and leadership, he continues to be a prominent advocate for marginalized communities in New York City and beyond.