Aside from the commencement of the summer and music festivals, do you know why June is so special? It’s Pride Month. Of course, we celebrate our LGBTQ+ family members year-round, but there’s something special about using the entire month to love on them just a bit more.
That being said, we feel especially hyped to celebrate our Black LGBTQ+ tribe. While we celebrate Black joy through and through, we’re using this month to put a special highlight on some beautiful Black, queer joy moments. Check out our list of some of our favorite Black queer folks living their best life.
1. Saucy Santana
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Of course, we had to kick this list off with the icon himself, Saucy Santana. Our favorite “Material Gworl” always shows us the beauty in being one’s self, and we will forever stan him.
2. Black queer brotherhood
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Black brotherhood is so important, and we love to see this group of lovely Black men embracing such. With the summer season officially kicking off, we’re excited to see more special moments like this.
3. Beach life
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If we can’t look as phenomenal as Charnette B on the beach, then we don’t want it! The hair, cover-up and scenery are all on point and certainly, have us excited for summer.
4. Best dressed friends
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What’s better than a group of friends? A fly group of friends! We love seeing the different outfit vibes and the camaraderie to match.
5. Birthday behavior
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What better way to celebrate your 31st birthday than with these beautiful rainbow-colored balloons? We hope this birthday was just as joyous as it looks.
6. Kalen Allen
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There may be a lot of uncertainty in the world, but one thing’s for sure, Kalen Allen will always find a way to slay! Donning Ivy Park, Mr. Allen is (as usual) giving us a masterclass on how to step our fashion game up.
7. The shirt and candle combo we didn't know we needed
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This entire photo is a mood. The shirt and the candle? Sheesh! We’re just trying to keep up. Tens across the board!
8. Yacht fun
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Two things we for sure love are Beyoncé and Black joy. It’s so refreshing to see this person living their best life and looking fabulous while doing it. We need an invite to the next yacht party!
9. Blair Imani living her best life
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This breathtaking photo can only be described as phenomenal. It’s lovely to see Blair Imani living her best life and being her most authentic self. Did we mention that she looks incredible while doing so?
10. Vacationing while queer
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A group of Black, queer women vacationing is one of the most joyous sights to see. These ladies look lovely, and we hope they had the time of their lives!
There are so many more amazing moments of Black, queer people living their best lives, and we’re here for it all. Here’s to hoping that we continue to see that joy for the rest of the month and beyond.
