Partnerships

Queens Pride House, the Humanist Center, and Andolan - Organizing South Asian Workers were the founding organizations of the Diversity Center of Queens, an exciting and innovative social justice collaborative venture in the heart of Jackson Heights, Queens.

"The establishment of The Diversity Center marks an exciting moment for social justice organizations in New York City," commented Charles Ober, president of Queens Pride House, the lead partner in The Diversity Center. "In sharing expanded physical space we greatly enhance our capacity and our mission. We have the opportunity to promote collaboration among members of our community who are not usually seen as partners. Through the center, we hope to forge an awareness of the common goal we all seek, which is to create a community free of discrimination, whether it is based upon nationality, race, immigration status, sexual orientation, or gender (including gender identity and expression) and fight the effects of discrimination to health and safety.