BLK ALERTS - This Pride Month, Native Son reminds us that joy is a form of protest

Protests, demands for rights define Pride month in Latin America

Activists across Latin America marked Pride month with massive demonstrations, cultural activities, and demands that their countries guarantee equality and protect LGBTQ people from violence. From Santiago, Chile, to Mexico City, activists took to the streets to celebrate the rights that have been won and the many that are still pending. Chile The Pride march that the Movement for Homosexual Integration and Liberation (Movilh) and Fundación Igua…

BLK ALERTS - This Pride Month, Native Son reminds us that joy is a form of protest

Colman Domingo and Don Lemon at the 2025 Native Son Awards (Photo courtesy of Native Son) With stars like Colman Domingo, Cynthia Erivo, and more, the 2025 Native Son Awards affirmed the joy, power, and pride of the LGBTQ+ community. The 2025 Native Son Awards were a radiant reminder that no system can strip away the joy, strength, and power of the Black LGBTQ+ community. This month, Native Son, a nonprofit organization advocating for Black quee…