Law Roach and Jeremy Pope recognized as honorees at the 2024 Native Son Awards
As Pride Month kicks off, the 2024 Native Son Awards has announced this year’s recipients.
Law Roach, Jeremy Pope, Bill T. Jones, Chris Chambers, Keith Boykin, and Gabriel Maldonado are being recognized for their contributions to “rewriting narratives and shifting the Black queer voice and visibility in the world.”
“In the seven years since the inception of this Awards show, we’ve seen it grow exponentially to become a highly anticipated tradition in the community where we celebrate not only Black queer excellence, but also Black queer joy,” Native Son founder Emil Wilbekin stated. “We are thrilled to honor these 2024 recipients – an exceptional group of men who embody the spirit of Black Queer Excellence in all that they do.”
Roach is a renowned celebrity stylist to stars like Zendaya and Celine Dion; Jeremy Pope is a Grammy, Emmy, Golden Globe, and two-time Tony-nominated performer; Jones is a two-time Tony Award-winning choreographer, director, dancer, and writer; Boykin is a New York Times best-selling author, TV and film producer, and political commentator; Chambers founded The Chamber Group, a public relations firm; and Maldonado is the founder and CEO of the nonprofit TruEvolution, dedicated to LGBTQ justice and HIV health equity.
Wilbekin added, “This year’s Awards will also reaffirm our commitment to fighting injustices and inequality. Our community is facing increased attacks on our freedoms as the upcoming elections draw near. It is crucial for Native Son to remain a steadfast voice in the Black and queer community.”
The 7th annual awards ceremony, hosted by Don Lemon for the second year in a row, will take place on June 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the IAC Building in New York City. Serpentwithfeet is scheduled to perform.