Pride Month

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Native son awards 2025, Native son nonprofit, Native son LGBTQ+, organizations for Black gay men theGrio.com
June 30, 2025
With stars like Colman Domingo, Cynthia Erivo and more, the 2025 Native Son Awards affirmed the joy, power and pride…
June 7, 2025
Trump’s second term sees sharp reversals on LGBTQ+ rights, sparking backlash from advocates amid ongoing Pride celebrations in Washington.
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May 29, 2024
“It’s a marker in my own journey of self-love and self-expression," Jeremy Pope said about starring in Calvin Klein’s Pride…
June 30, 2023
Model and activist Gia Love uses her platform to incorporate meaningful change. Learn more about her story on theGrio's "Black…
Gospel music, "God, Gays & Gospel", LGBTQ+ in gospel, LGBTQ+ and Christianity, COGIC LGBTQ+, Bishop Yvette Flunder, Sylvester, Tim Dillinger, LGBTQ+ Pentecostal, Black Music, Black Music Month, Pride Month, COGIC, theGrio.com
June 25, 2023
For Pride Month and Black Music Month, Dr. Alisha Lola Jones reflects on truths about gospel music shared in 'God,…
June 24, 2023
Emmy-nominated New York Times best-selling author George M. Johnson (they/them) is the definition of Black and proud. 
June 16, 2023
Yunus Coldman is known for several titles. To some, he is reverend or associate pastor, and to others, he's known…
June 8, 2023
In this "Black & Proud" episode, queer trans-feminine storyteller Ianne Fields Stewart highlights her theater and activism work. 
June 8, 2023
The LGBTQ+ community is in a crisis all across the United States, says Kelley Robinson, president of the Human Rights…
54th NAACP Image Awards - Red Carpet
June 5, 2023
Tyler James Williams shared a Pride message on social media, while also addressing public speculation around his sexuality, calling it…
Bisexuality, myths about bisexuality, Black bisexual men, Black bisexual women, Gay Pride, Pride Month, Black LGBTQ+, theGrio.com
June 1, 2023
More and more individuals identify as bisexual (or a related sexual orientation), and yet the sexual orientation remains woefully misunderstood.
June 24, 2022
Away from the chaos of life on land, mermaids find a kinder, gentler and more joyful alternative to the real…
June 16, 2022
Black leaders in Congress and the civil rights space applauded President Joe Biden for his historic commitments to advancing LGBTQ…
Fourth Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema
June 3, 2022
It's officially Pride month and theGrio caught up with Niecy Nash and wife Jessica Betts to talk all about their…
24th Costume Designers Guild Awards - Show And Audience
June 2, 2022
In a recent interview at the start of Pride month, Academy Award nominee Aunjanue Ellis revealed that she identifies as…
banning Black literature, theGrio.com
June 2, 2022
Book displays targeting topics such as Cajun heritage, Pride Month or Black History Month are prohibited indefinitely at public libraries…
June 2, 2022
In a federal settlement, NY police will end sting operations in public bathrooms, a practice criticized as targeting gay men.
August 20, 2021
"I think this is the one," rap star Lil Nas X told VMan magazine in a new cover story. "I…
U.S. Reps. Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres, theGrio.com
June 28, 2021
U.S. Reps. Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres made history after they were sworn in as the nation's first openly gay…
June 28, 2021
Like in Michael Jackson’s "Remember the Time" video, Lil Nas X and his dancers were clad in Egyptian-inspired wear Sunday…