Join us in celebrating a successful pool party fundraiser hosted by Stonewall Quarter Share in Fire Island Pines! This vibrant event raised $5,200 for The Black and Brown Equity Coalition of Fire Island (BaBEC). Dive into the highlights, photos, and the spirit of a community united for a great cause.

Look back on a day filled with art, unity, and inspiration at BOFFO Festival Fire Island 2023. Explore Victor Jeffreys II's stunning photo gallery and immerse yourself in a celebration that transcended norms, embracing racially and gender-expansively diverse expressions.

Explore BaBEC's journey to making the Progress Pride Flag a permanent staple on the Cherry Grove dock, symbolizing a commitment to inclusivity, validation, and acknowledgment within the community. Discover the triumphs, challenges, and ongoing mission to create a true sense of belonging for BIPOC LGBTQ+ and transgender people in Cherry Grove.

Last Saturday's beach tea dance fundraiser, Solidaritea, was more than just a party – it was a powerful celebration of unity, love, and commitment towards BIPOC LGBTQ+ and transgender equity on Fire Island. Hosted by Cherry Grove’s very own East Enders, the event not only brought the community together but raised significant funds to support BaBEC's mission. Join us as we look back on this vibrant event and discover how you can be part of this incredible journey!

The Pines Party is just around the corner, and we're thrilled to announce a landmark partnership with JustFor.Fans. From offering free VIP passes and accommodations in the spirit of a shared commitment to inclusivity, this collaboration is set to inspire people and businesses to think about creative ways to foster equity. Read on to discover the anticipation and promise behind this partnership.

Photos from Juneteenth Fire Island 2023

Join us for our first Accomplice Meeting on Monday, March 6th, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

Today is World AIDS Day. How would the way that we think about the past, present, and future of the epidemic change if we centered Blackness in the telling of our stories?

Honoring our trans siblings whose lives have been lost due to violence.

After BaBEC gifted a Progress Pride flag to the community, they took it down and said that in an effort to honor the original Gilbert Baker flag, the Progress Pride flag would fly in rotation every six weeks. Read more to access our survey. We want to hear your thoughts.

Why doesn’t Fire Island look like Riis Beach, the historically queer beach that has been a haven for queer BIPOC and trans people? One reason is the cost of roundtrip transportation. Read more to see about the exciting partnerships we’ve developed this season to deconstruct this barrier to access.

BaBEC is doing its part to advocate for Black and transgender equity on Fire Island. This includes events. Here is the first of our Event Equity Standards that we will continue to announce before the summer.

Our first fundraiser in the city! If you’ve ever had questions or wanted to know more about our org, this is the perfect opportunity to come and engage our board members. Also, come and enjoy a show that includes some of Fire Island’s hottest talent!

Check out this video where Tomik Dash, President of the Black and Brown Equity Coalition (BaBEC), discusses the organization’s mission as well as their first major initiative, Juneteenth Fire Island 2021.

Check out these amazing employment opportunities available in Fire Island Pines and Cherry Grove this summer.

2021 was a launching pad for BaBEC’s truest thrive ever and we are excited to share with you how your past, present and future donations can continue to help us sustain and thrive

The inaugural Juneteenth Fire Island was a success. BaBEC would like to thank everyone who participated and supported us. We also want to explain why we will not be participating in this weekend’s Cherry Grove Pride Parade.

On Juneteenth weekend of Summer 2021, BaBEC will kick off events with a ceremony unveiling the community's all-new Progress Pride Flag on the dock.

Please check out the article that our President, Tomik Dash, wrote in June 2020 that sparked dialogue around racial equity in Cherry Grove and led to the onset of the Black and Brown Equity Coalition.