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Black Opry signs gay singer Jett Holden

Black Opry queer founder Holly G is shaking up the country music industry with label launch.

10 Black LGBTQ+ & ally artists we vote as the next big pop star

These artists need WAY more hype and airtime.

20 Black LGBTQ+ artists you need to add to your playlist ASAP

All year round, these queer Black artists should be on your playlists!

I walked out of my retail job and into a new life as a Black, queer artist. Here’s how.

Justice Dwight describes a journey from a mundane job in retail to finding opportunities as a Black queer artist.

​Why Black, Trans Stories Like Mine Are Essential

GLAAD's Black Queer Creative Summit brought artists together for an inspiring weekend.

Soundtrack of Pride: Max of SHAED Vibes to Big Freedia, KAYTRANADA

"I wanted to celebrate that with a playlist of bangers created by Black trans and gender-fluid artists."

Endorsed by Diddy, VINCINT Is Ready to Take Over Pop Music

PRIDE's Taylor Henderson chats with the singer-songwriter about his past experience on The Four, the challenges Black artists face in pop music, and more! 

10 Black LGBTQ+ style icons and trendsetters you need to know

From Lil Nas X to modern fashion influencers, these Black Queer artists are shaping the face of fashion!

A Black History Moment: Synthia St. James, Fine Artist, Illustrator, Designer, Author

You may not know her name, but you have seen her paintings everywhere from gift bags in Macy’s Department Store to a 2'8"x150 foot tile mural for Ontario International Airport. Synthia Saint James is an internationally known artist whose illustrations are on over 60 book covers including the literary works of African American women authors like Alice Walker, Terry McMillan, Iyanla Vanzant and Julia Boyd. With her paintings running in the thousands of dollars Saint James most noted work costs no more than 37 cents when the United States Postal Service commissioned her to create the first Kwanzaa Stamp in 1997.

New Beyoncé doc delves into Black voices in country music

The doc describes the country music debate as "the latest arena of the culture wars in America."

Brad Gibson's Gorgeous Queer Love Song Reveres Black Masculinity

The Broadway star turned recording artist just dropped stunning visuals for his latest track "FOOL."

TikTok Issues Formal Apology to Black Creators After Censorship Claims

"Diversity is our strength. As a society, as an organization, as a platform."

Soundtrack of Pride: CHAV's Galaxies of Self-Expression

"This is the music that helps me really understand the richness of blackness."

Janelle Monáe Opens Up the Oscars With Monumental Performance

She was joined by Billy Porter.

Spotify Launches GLOW, An Equity Initiative To Boost LGBTQ+ Artists

Here's how the music streaming platform wants to help queer musicians.

Soundtrack of Pride: Siena Liggins' 'Lesbian, Coming-of-Age' Playlist

"I idolized all the popular boys who made girls scream and become completely looney."

Ready or Not, MNEK Is Bringing 'the Black F**got Experience' to Pop

MNEK opens up about his debut album and what it means to be a Black gay pop star.

Soundtrack of Pride: pineappleCITI Finds Peace in 2pac, Kanye, Whitney

"My heart is heavy with all the craziness in the world today but what I do know is that love is love!"