Everything SQWM
This year marked the founding of the South Queens Women’s March.
What is 2020?
This Howard University graduate became the first woman, first Black person, and first person of South Asian descent to serve as Vice President of the United States.
Who is Kamala Harris?
This beloved drink mix had instructions to add milk, but Caribbean kids read it as: “Eat with spoon"
What is Milo?
After calling rum his lova, he pretty much keeps bragging about how it’s the only thing that never argues back.
Who is Ravi B?
This New York slang word is used when it’s so cold outside that regular weather terms simply don’t capture the suffering.
What is “brick”?
This summer youth leadership institute is hosted by the South Queens Women’s March to empower young leaders.
What is Rise Up & Lead?
This woman became the first female Supreme Court Justice of the United States after being appointed in 1981.
Who is Sandra Day O’Connor?
This colorful cleaner is why every Caribbean home smells “extra clean” especially when guests are coming, because the mop water always gets one extra splash.
What is Fabuloso?
This soca star is known for electrifying Carnival stages worldwide and if you hear a sudden “Huh!” in the music, you already know who it is.
Who is Machel Montano?
Derived from a French phrase meaning “to go to sleep,” this expression is commonly used to soothe.
What is "Doh Doh"?
This South Queens Women’s March event achieved the highest attendance last year by pairing a seasonal celebration with voter outreach.
What is Trick or Treat, Then Vote!
This Brooklyn-born trailblazer became the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress and famously said she was “unbought and unbossed.”
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
This English chocolate bar never stayed in the fridge long, because someone in the house always claimed they “just took a small piece.”
What is Cadbury chocolate?
This Indian singing duo helped bring chutney music to massive audiences, combining Bollywood flair with Caribbean rhythm for decades.
Who are Babla and Kanchan?
This Caribbean phrase is said to tell someone to move along and mind their own business.
What is “Guh long yuh way”?
To send mail or visit in person, this full address identifies the South Queens Women’s March office location.
What is 130-01 Liberty Ave, Unit 1R, Jamaica, NY 11419?
This physicist and astronaut became the first American woman to travel into space aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1983.
Who is Sally Ride?
This household favorite is said to fix anything from congestion to emotional damage, just rub a little and hope for the best.
What is Vicks VapoRub?
This Jamaican dancehall artist is known for hits like “Temperature” and “Get Busy.”
Who is Sean Paul?
This Caribbean phrase is often used by your parents when you talk back or they feel disrespected/slighted.
What is “Yuh tek yuh eyes and pass me”?
This complete list identifies every South Queens Women’s March committee alongside its respective program director(s).
What are the Gender-Based Violence (Anjali), Art (Amelia), Youth & Professional Development (Afeza & Debora), Mutual Aid (Paveena), and Civic Engagement (Tyra) Committees?
This poet made history in 1993 as the first Black woman to recite a poem at a U.S. presidential inauguration.
Who is Maya Angelou?
This short-and-sweet superstar is a pantry staple in every Caribbean home. The only real mystery is how the can finishes so fast.
What is condensed milk?
This artist blends reggaeton, trap, and unapologetic swagger—breaking charts, gender norms, and sometimes even wrestling rings—while keeping the whole world vibing in Spanglish.
Who is Bad Bunny?
This Caribbean saying is used when someone refuses to listen and is about to learn the hard way.
What is “If yuh don't hear, yuh guh feel”?