Now in its sixth year, the Native Son 101 year-end list celebrates leaders, innovators, and mavericks who expanded representation, broke barriers, and shifted culture throughout 2025. The class ...

*(New York, NY) – As 2025 comes to a close, Native Son – the leading organization championing Black queer men – proudly unveils its much-anticipated annual year-end Native Son 101 List Class of 2025, ...

Now in its eighth year, the Native Son Awards will honor an illustrious group of leaders, mavericks and innovators who are rewriting narratives and pushing Black queer voices to the forefront. This ...

The Native Son Awards marked a thrilling return on Wednesday evening with a celebration of Black queer excellence at New York City’s iconic IAC Building. With over 300 guests in attendance, the ...

When Orson Welles’ production of “Native Son” appeared in 1941, the public’s response was intense. With its angry antihero and its vision of African-American citizens oppressed by poverty and racism, ...

Last week marked the return of the Native Son Awards ceremony. The prestigious annual event celebrates Black gay and queer men who are trailblazers–both professionally and personally. Hosted by ...

The 7th annual awards ceremony, hosted by Don Lemon, will be held on June 12. By Carly Thomas Senior Editor, Digital As Pride Month gets underway, the 2024 Native Son Awards has revealed this year’s ...

Native Son Awards honored the achievements and contributions of Black Queer men to society On June 12, the Native Son Awards honored the achievements and contributions of Black Queer men to society.

How ‘Rustin’ and Native Son Teamed to Reclaim the Civil Rights Activist’s History as a Rallying Call The film's director George C. Wolfe, along with producer Bruce Cohen, Native Son founder Emil ...

The Native Son Awards 2023 was a season for celebrating Black Queer Excellence and Black Queer Love. This Pride Month, we also want to look back at the Native Son Awards 2023 as we elevate Black Queer ...

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has landed a new hosting gig, but it’s not behind a news desk. On June 16, Lemon will celebrate Pride Month by hosting Emil Wilbekin’s 7th annual Native Son Awards at Barry ...

Native Son, the leading organization dedicated to uplifting and empowering Black gay and queer men, is set to host the 2024 Native Son Awards. This year’s awards ceremony, presented by Cadillac and ...