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Native Son Awards 2026
Native Son Awards 2026
Join us for an unforgettable 10th Anniversary honoring A Legacy of Pride at the Native Son Awards June 19, 2026 in NYC. Our Love, Our Voice, Our Story, Our Future, Our Now is treasured and celebrated and the excellence of Our Impact is realized in a room filled with community and support.
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Bayard Rustin's legacy of political activism & Black queer excellence continues to inspire the fight for racial justice - Queerty
Bayard Rustin's legacy of political activism & Black queer excellence continues to inspire the fight for racial justice - Queerty
On his 113th heavenly birthday, we remember the Black queer icon and speak his name.
Meet James Christian LeGette, the Black queer cheerleader who made sports history at the Super Bowl - Queerty
Meet James Christian LeGette, the Black queer cheerleader who made sports history at the Super Bowl - Queerty
10 years ago the Black queer indie film 'Naz & Maalik' explored romance & religion; it feels perfect today - Queerty
10 years ago the Black queer indie film 'Naz & Maalik' explored romance & religion; it feels perfect today - Queerty
'Naz & Maalik' still has much to say through its captivating story of growing up young, Black, and queer in America.
Actor Tramell Tillman has become a fan favorite for his breakout 'Severance' performance - Queerty
Actor Tramell Tillman has become a fan favorite for his breakout 'Severance' performance - Queerty
'Severance' star Tramell Tillman’s success as a Black queer actor remains a major inspiration.
Can Jonathan Capehart & Eugene Daniels protect journalism and democracy in Trump's misinformation era? - Queerty
Can Jonathan Capehart & Eugene Daniels protect journalism and democracy in Trump's misinformation era? - Queerty
How Jay Jaxon became one of the first American and first Black fashion designer to lead a Parisian haute couture house - Queerty
How Jay Jaxon became one of the first American and first Black fashion designer to lead a Parisian haute couture house - Queerty
ZUMA Press, Inc. / Alamy Stock Photo Jay JaxonThe Fashion Architect1941-2006 With his distinct design aesthetic, which blended delicate draping with
Malcolm Kenyatta on meeting the moment & making history as the first Black queer man to lead the Democratic Party - Queerty
Malcolm Kenyatta on meeting the moment & making history as the first Black queer man to lead the Democratic Party - Queerty
"Don't let anybody steal your joy. Don't give it away. We have so much to be happy about in this moment."
The doc 'Portrait of Jason' reveals the Black gay existence of the legendary Jason Holliday - Queerty
The doc 'Portrait of Jason' reveals the Black gay existence of the legendary Jason Holliday - Queerty
Jason Holliday was a trailblazing Black nightlife legend whose life and work offered a dazzling peek into New York City’s mid-20th-century gay culture.
White House Correspondent Gerren K. Gaynor and Native Son Founder Emil Wilbekin talk about protecting their peace - Queerty
White House Correspondent Gerren K. Gaynor and Native Son Founder Emil Wilbekin talk about protecting their peace - Queerty
Black Americans are feeling the stress of the new Trump Administration and it’s been less than 30 days since the inauguration. The anxiety of the constant
Black queer couple who married before Trump's Inauguration: "Our love is revolutionary" - Queerty
Black queer couple who married before Trump's Inauguration: "Our love is revolutionary" - Queerty
Robbie and Eusebio smile sweetly at each other as they recall their big day. Their warmth is undeniable, a testament to the love they have built over the years.
How revolutionary writer Essex Hemphill gave poetic voice to the Black Queer experience - Queerty
How revolutionary writer Essex Hemphill gave poetic voice to the Black Queer experience - Queerty
New Directions Publishing Essex HemphillThe Great Storyteller 1957-1995 As a Black gay writer and activist, Essex Hemphill used words as a weapon, a
Darnell L. Moore & Justen Ross talk "revolutionary optimism" and creating a positive mindset in dark times - Queerty
Darnell L. Moore & Justen Ross talk "revolutionary optimism" and creating a positive mindset in dark times - Queerty
In honor of Black History Month, Native Son believes it is important to celebrate our legacy as Black queer men but also to make sure that our
Black History Month: How Sylvester became the 'Queen of Disco' by bringing Black queer joy to the dance floor - Queerty
Black History Month: How Sylvester became the 'Queen of Disco' by bringing Black queer joy to the dance floor - Queerty
Anthony Barboza/Getty Images SylvesterThe Queen of Disco1947 – 1988 Few artists have embodied the spirit of liberation quite like Sylvester. As a
Frank Ocean, Lil Nas X, Steve Lacy & five other Black queer men who have won Grammys - Queerty
Frank Ocean, Lil Nas X, Steve Lacy & five other Black queer men who have won Grammys - Queerty
6 holiday songs by Black queer artists you need on your playlist now - Queerty
6 holiday songs by Black queer artists you need on your playlist now - Queerty
It’s the time of year when, even if you tried, you can’t escape a quick, contagious hum of a holiday tune.
Law Roach is dreaming in grandeur while standing on business - Queerty
Law Roach is dreaming in grandeur while standing on business - Queerty
Law Roach, the Image Architect, is unmatched in the fashion industry.
Don Lemon speaks truth to power - Queerty
Don Lemon speaks truth to power - Queerty
Introducing the Native Son 101 Class of 2024
Introducing the Native Son 101 Class of 2024
A list of 101 Black queer men who have impacted culture, arts, and politics this year.
Native Son 101: Celebrating Black Queer Excellence - Queerty
Native Son 101: Celebrating Black Queer Excellence - Queerty
Making America great again? How President-elect Trump is already confirming people's worst fears - Queerty
Making America great again? How President-elect Trump is already confirming people's worst fears - Queerty
Law Roach, Don Lemon & George M. Johnson lead the best Black queer books for Fall 2024 - Queerty
Law Roach, Don Lemon & George M. Johnson lead the best Black queer books for Fall 2024 - Queerty
Black, Queer & Here Town Hall
Black, Queer & Here Town Hall
Black content creators go at it alone in creating inclusive content we need now - Queerty
Black content creators go at it alone in creating inclusive content we need now - Queerty
When Harlem Was ‘as Gay as It Was Black’
When Harlem Was ‘as Gay as It Was Black’
Joseph V. Porter & Sevndeep's "THE NERVE Remix" tackles love & trust in Black gay relationships - Queerty
Joseph V. Porter & Sevndeep's "THE NERVE Remix" tackles love & trust in Black gay relationships - Queerty
Meet the Black queer creatives who just won the "genius" award - Queerty
Meet the Black queer creatives who just won the "genius" award - Queerty
How I learned to manage mental illness & find my strength as a Black queer man - Queerty
How I learned to manage mental illness & find my strength as a Black queer man - Queerty
Everything You Need to Vote - Vote.org
Everything You Need to Vote - Vote.org
13 Black queer Indie musicians taking over the world - Queerty
13 Black queer Indie musicians taking over the world - Queerty
Legendary Broadway actor Ken Page of 'The Wiz' & 'Ain't Misbehavin' dies at 70 - Queerty
Legendary Broadway actor Ken Page of 'The Wiz' & 'Ain't Misbehavin' dies at 70 - Queerty
How to Build a Fashion Icon: Notes on Confidence from the World's Only Image Architect
How to Build a Fashion Icon: Notes on Confidence from the World's Only Image Architect
Jussie Smollett’s "The Lost Holliday" challenges queer acceptance in the Black family - Queerty
Jussie Smollett’s "The Lost Holliday" challenges queer acceptance in the Black family - Queerty
George M. Johnson’s "Flamboyants" uncovers the heroes of Black queer history - Queerty
George M. Johnson’s "Flamboyants" uncovers the heroes of Black queer history - Queerty
How Nicco Annan created the cult character of P-Valley's revolutionary Uncle Clifford - Queerty
How Nicco Annan created the cult character of P-Valley's revolutionary Uncle Clifford - Queerty
Remembering Marsha P. Johnson and the importance of protecting Black trans women - Queerty
Remembering Marsha P. Johnson and the importance of protecting Black trans women - Queerty
EXCLUSIVE: Ballroom realness with Jordan E. Cooper, Lena Waithe, Billy Porter & Jack Mizrahi - Queerty
EXCLUSIVE: Ballroom realness with Jordan E. Cooper, Lena Waithe, Billy Porter & Jack Mizrahi - Queerty
How to Build a Fashion Icon: Notes on Confidence from the World's Only Image Architect|Hardcover
How to Build a Fashion Icon: Notes on Confidence from the World's Only Image Architect|Hardcover
10 Black queer podcasts we're obsessed with - Queerty
10 Black queer podcasts we're obsessed with - Queerty
Baldwin 100: The Baldwin effect on young Black queer men - Queerty
Baldwin 100: The Baldwin effect on young Black queer men - Queerty
Lee Daniels turns his lens to the supernatural horror 'The Deliverance' - Queerty
Lee Daniels turns his lens to the supernatural horror 'The Deliverance' - Queerty
Debbie Allen is hosting a ball with Jordan E. Cooper, Jack Mizrahi, Lena Waite & Billy Porter - Queerty
Debbie Allen is hosting a ball with Jordan E. Cooper, Jack Mizrahi, Lena Waite & Billy Porter - Queerty
Baldwin 100: The timeless style & savoir-faire of James Baldwin prove he's the ultimate butch queen - Queerty
Baldwin 100: The timeless style & savoir-faire of James Baldwin prove he's the ultimate butch queen - Queerty
How James Baldwin's life & legacy can help us navigate the problems of today - Queerty
How James Baldwin's life & legacy can help us navigate the problems of today - Queerty
'The Inspection' has finally hit Netflix, bringing Black queer veterans back into focus - Queerty
'The Inspection' has finally hit Netflix, bringing Black queer veterans back into focus - Queerty
The absolute hottest Black queer couples in film & TV - Queerty
The absolute hottest Black queer couples in film & TV - Queerty
LGBTQ Elders Living Single
LGBTQ Elders Living Single
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How ‘Rustin’ and Native Son Teamed to Reclaim the Civil Rights Activist’s History as a Rallying Call
How ‘Rustin’ and Native Son Teamed to Reclaim the Civil Rights Activist’s History as a Rallying Call
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