Galloway, N.J.- In the spring of 2021, the Queer & Trans People of Color Society (QTPOCS) blossomed into fruition as a place for queer and trans people of color and allies to find community.

Dalia Moamed, president of QTPOCS, began the club from a place of frustration and loneliness. “There weren’t people like me who were represented in our school, nor did we have a space to come together as a community, meet one another openly and advocate for each other,” Moamed explained.

“We want to be able to talk openly about the issues we face as queer people of color and really make sure that our identities [are honored],” said Mo Keane, public relations chair.

According to Rikin Patel, QTPOCS’s treasurer, most meetings can be described as a giant conversation. He explained the importance of support and advocacy and that members are always invited to add on to the discussion and share their experiences.

So far, the club has partnered with many on-campus organizations and hosted numerous events such as a flag raising, tea party, game nights, bracelet making and more, all while raising visibility for queer issues.

They will also be hosting a fashion show in collaboration with Stockton Entertainment Team (SET) on Thursday, Oct. 20, at 6:30 p.m. in the Campus Center Event Room. The event will include modeling, comfort food and other student organizations tabling throughout the night.

-Story and photo by Julyanna Deauna