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OUR VOICE. OUR STORY. OUR POWER.
Native Son is a U.S. movement and platform launched by Emil Wilbekin in 2016. It aims to elevate the voices, visibility, and lived experiences of Black gay/queer men in every community in which they exist, and ensure they are never again disregarded. Through initiatives such as the Native Son Awards, it promotes community wellness, empowerment, and greater visibility.
Concept
NATIVE SON harnesses the collective power of Black gay/queer men with the goal of ensuring that our voices, visibility, and lived experiences are elevated in all of the communities in which we exist and never again disregarded.