Mohamed Amin outlines progress, ongoing struggles of Caribbean LGBTQ+ community in NYC

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Mohamed Amin outlines progress, ongoing struggles of Caribbean LGBTQ+ community in NYC
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Mohamed Amin, who was born in Guyana, and lived in Richmond Hill, Queens, is an advocate for others in the Indo- and Afro-Caribbean communities. He founded the Caribbean Equality Project in 2015. He spoke to jennbisramtv on Monday.

"When I came out to them, I was scared. I thought I was going to lose my parents," Amin said.

"There was a moment when I didn't think I could, and I didn't see myself coming out, and I saw the end," he said with tears in his eyes., Queens, is an advocate for others in the Indo- and Afro-Caribbean communities. He founded the Caribbean Equality Project in 2015. Dr. Sue Varma is a board certified psychiatrist. She told CBS2 families with strong traditions and religious beliefs still have a hard time accepting it.

She said that's why she left Guyana and moved to the United States in 2019. Since, the Caribbean Equality Project has helped her file for asylum, provided her with mental health services and assisted her with her transition.community in Queens can take advantage of the Live Pridefully photo exhibition at Phil"Scooter" Rizzuto Park on 95th Avenue.

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