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Law Roach, Jeremy Pope & more to be honored at the 2024 Native Son Awards hosted by Don Lemon
New York and this year’s honorees were just announced.In a statement, founder Emil Wilbekin says, “In the seven years since the inception of this Awards show, we’ve seen it grow, exponentially, to become a most anticipated tradition in the community where we gather to celebrate, not only Black queer excellence, but also Black queer joy.”Among the talent being recognized this year are actor Jeremy Pope, best-selling author Keith Boykin, two-time Tony Award-winner Bill T. Jones, PR powerhouse Chris Chambers, founder and CEO of the LGBTQ+ health nonprofit TruEvolution Gabriel Maldonado, and our favorite “most unretired retired person” Law Roach.Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.A post shared by Native Son (@nativesonnow)The men are being honored for their contributions to “rewriting narratives and shifting the Black queer voice and visibility and how they show up in the world.”“We are so excited to recognize these 2024 honorees–an amazing group of men who truly personify the spirit of Black Queer Excellence in all that they do,” says Wilbekin.
