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As we near the end of Pride Month, we're spotlighting ten Black LGBTQ+ celebrities who are out, proud, and living in their truth. Learn inspiring journeys, cultural impact, and contributions to visibility. On the roles they've had so far, Kiersey has said"I've played Black queer characters more than once or twice, which a lot of queer people do not get to do".

The star also discussed her preference for polyamorous relationships as opposed to monogamy, stating that "I focus a lot on the emotional connection, and I feel like if I were to find two people of different genders that I really connected with, and we had a romantic and sexual connection, I don't feel like I would feel the need to try to go find more.

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Yes, little Rue has grown up before our eyes and become a fantastic role model for young people, consistently speaking out and spreading awareness of important topics like colourism. List of African-American LGBTQ people This is a list of Black/African Americans who are also members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and/or intersex communities. Go Kiersey!!! From his creativity and impeccable styleto his supreme clapbacks, you honestly ~can't~ hate him!

She's really found her foot in what she wants to do, and you'd be a hater if you thought otherwise, I'm sorry! Willow Smith. 1. In a interview with Essence magazinethe star revealed that she was accidentally outed as gay, and spoke about how her OITNB character helped her overcome this. Both on and off film, these gay Black male actors have redefined representation and broken stereotypes.

I've been a fan of Tessa's work since For Colored Girlsand she's only gone from strength to strength both on and off the screen since then! Celebrating the Black LGBTQ+ actors and actresses who are dominating Hollywood right now. Celebrating the Black LGBTQ+ actors and actresses who are dominating Hollywood right now. Just taking it to the grave or something Kiersey is the definition of dope — and that's not just due to their character Diggy in the coming-of-age comedy film, Dope.

Yes, I did cry when Poussey didn't get the ending she deserved in Orange Is The New Black. In a gorgeous, colourful Pride month Instagram post last yearthe rapper came out as bisexual writing, "Happy Pride month.

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During the Essence Black Women in Hollywood ceremony, the actor made a powerful speech encouraging people to embrace who they are: "Being born gay, Black, and female is not a revolutionary act. Top 10 gay Black actors who are redefining representation in Hollywood. I get to be exactly who I want to be EVERY FUCKING DAY and it feels incredible!!

This is a celebration of the top 10 black gay celebrities who still motivate millions of people.

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If you were whipping your hair back and forth in. I'm proud to announce that I'm bisexual", and followed it up with a tweet appreciating all the love. List of African-American LGBTQ people This is a list of Black/African Americans who are also members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and/or intersex communities.

Top 10 gay Black actors who are redefining representation in Hollywood. List of African-American LGBTQ people This is a list of Black/African Americans who are also members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and/or intersex communities. If I bring a woman home, [or] a man, we don't even have to have the discussion. Her outfits, hair, and music have always been major, and she's taken transparency to a whole new level; her appearances on The Red Table Talk evidence this.

Being Black and a part of the LGBT community can be a struggle and these celebrities bravely decided to reveal their sexuality and inspire others to live in their truth as well. The star previously came out as bisexual and then pansexual, but speaking to Wonderland magazine in they now find the label gay fits them the best. Learn inspiring journeys, cultural impact, and contributions to visibility. At the height of his success, the star came out on Twitter inreferencing lyrics from his song "c7osure".

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Of course, there's a flip side, and Kiersey has also shared that they've received tweets about them only playing queer people. So, to celebrate shifting the spotlight and including everyone, here are 23 notable Black, queer celebs who are paving the way! If you were whipping your hair back and forth inyou'll know that Willow has always been unapologetically herself. Celebrating the Black LGBTQ+ actors and actresses who are dominating Hollywood right now.

Today when Empire star Jussie Smollett confimed that he is gay on The Ellen Show, he joined a long list of gay Black celebrities who are out of the closet and loving it. I know Dreamdoll all too well from her stint on the Reality TV show Bad Girls Clubbut to see how far she's come as an artist is remarkable. Keiynan revealed to us that he could relate to the way "the stumbling and fumbling of queer dating were represented" in My Fake Boyfriendand that he wanted to represent those who might see themselves in Andrew's journey.

In an interview with Net-a-Porter back inthe actor opened up about being attracted to both men and women: "It's so free and you can be anything that you want to be I'm attracted to men and also to women. During the Essence Black Women in Hollywood ceremony, the actor made a powerful speech encouraging people to embrace who they are: "Being born gay, Black, and female is not a revolutionary act.