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Feature Spotlight
Check out our exclusive feature spotlights on rising LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, musicians, and businesses!


Black-Owned Brand Paradise Smoothie Juice Bar is Blending Health & LGBT Inclusion with New Affiliate Program
F e ature Spotlight | Business | Health In an era where DEI initiatives face growing opposition, Paradise Smoothie Juice Bar is leading...

K. Keith
Apr 43 min read


Laron Gigger Talks His Journey to Becoming the First Black Queer Roller Skater to Walk a Mainstream Fashion Show
E xclusive | Fashion | Feature Spotlight Laron Gigger at Dsquared2 Fashion Show in Milan, Italy At just 21 years old, Atlanta native...
Mykel Montana Hilliard
Mar 253 min read


Black Gaye History: Laverne Cox, the Worlds First Transgender Barbie
Histor y | Feature Spotlight Laverne Cox is an actress, television presenter LGBTQ+ rights advocate, and the first transgender woman to...
Mykel Montana Hilliard
Mar 42 min read


Black Gaye History: Alan Bell, Founder of the First Nationally Distributed Black Gay Magazine 'BLK'
Histor y | Feature Spotlight Black History Month is still in full swing. Today we spotlight journalist and activist #AlanBell and his...
Mykel Montana Hilliard
Feb 282 min read


Black Gaye History - Rosetta Tharpe, The Godmother of Rock and Roll
Histor y | Feature Spotlight Source: James J. Kriegsman Sister Rosetta Tharpe, also known as the “Godmother of Rock and Roll”, is...

Brandon Adams
Feb 252 min read


Black Gaye History: Danitra Vance, The First Black Lesbian SNL Cast Member
Histor y | Feature Spotlight Source: Michael Ochs Archives | Getty Images This year, Saturday Night Live is celebrating its legendary...

Brandon Adams
Feb 242 min read


Black Gaye History: Barbara Jordan, First Black Woman Elected as State Senator & Texas Congress
Histor y | Feature Spotlight Born Barbara Charline Jordan on February 21, 1936 in Houston, Texas. Jordan was the youngest of three...
Mykel Montana Hilliard
Feb 182 min read


Single Gay Dad Shares His Journey to Fatherhood Through Surrogacy
F e ature Spotlight For Biancco Gardner, 32, becoming a father was never a question of “if” but “how.” The Atlanta-based program manager...

Gaye Magazine Staff
Feb 172 min read


Black Gaye History - Billy Wright, The Prince of Blues
History | F e ature Spotlight Source: Peacock Records Little Richard completely embodied the raw, audacious spirit of the sound that...

Brandon Adams
Feb 163 min read


Black Gaye History - Norris B. Herndon, First Black Gay Millionaire
Histor y | Feature Spotlight Norris B. Herndon (July 15, 1897 – June 7, 1977) was a prominent, philanthropist Harvard Business School...

Mykel Montana Hilliard
Feb 102 min read


Black Gaye History - Willmer Broadnax, Legendary Transgender Gospel Quartet Singer
History Willmer Broadnax. Gayes, ever heard of him? Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Willmer Broadnax, also known as “Little Axe”, was...

Brandon Adams
Feb 62 min read


Black Gaye History - Bessie Smith, The Empress of Blues
History | F e ature Spotlight Bessie Smith, photograph by Carl Van Vechten, 1936. Bessie Smith, born in Chattanooga, Tennesse in...
Juhi Page
Feb 52 min read


Black Gaye History - Frankie Knuckles, The Godfather of House Music
Histor y | Feature Spotlight Source: Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/ Getty Images Frankie Knuckles . Godfather of House Music. DJ....

Brandon Adams
Feb 42 min read


Applications Open for Summer of Sass: A Sanctuary for LGBTQ+ Young Adults This Summer
Life & Experience | Feature Spotlight The Summer of Sass home and headquarters in Provincetown, MA. Taken from the Summer of Sass...
Juhi Page
Jan 273 min read


GLAAD Unveils Nominations for 36th Annual Media Awards
Entertainment News | TV & Film Gayes! GLAAD recently unveiled the nominations for their 36th annual GLAAD Media Awards. Several projects...
Mykel Montana Hilliard
Jan 2312 min read


Deviant's Non-Profit Arm Counter Culture Collaborates with Men Having Babies to Support Family Planning for Gay Men
E xclusive | Life Experience Source: Deviant/Men Having Babies Deviant , the premier inclusive event series for the Black and Brown queer...

Brandon Adams
Jan 211 min read


Writer Chazam Clarke Leads HIM+ Campaign, a Groundbreaking Short Film Tackling HIV Stigma with an Urgent Call to Raise $10,000 by December
F e ature Spotligh t | TV & Film Stigma against HIV+ individuals runs deep within the Black community . Fueled by limited access to...

Brandon Adams
Dec 17, 20243 min read


NAESM, Inc. Presents "The NAESM Experience: Holiday Edition", Honoring Nontraditional Fathers
Exclusive | Events Father’s Day came early! NAESM, Inc. is excited to present The NAESM Experience: Holiday Edition , celebrating the...

Brandon Adams
Dec 10, 20242 min read


First Trans Miss USA Winner Kataluna Enriquez Opens Up About Her Pageant Challenges, Fashion Line, Pretty Privilege & Dating Life
In an exclusive interview with Gaye Magazine, Kataluna Enriquez opened up about her pageantry challenges, her fashion line, dating...
Mykel Montana Hilliard
Nov 16, 20245 min read


A Legacy Honored: Earl Fowlkes Jr. Retires as Kenya Hutton Takes the Helm at the Center for Black Equity
In a conversation with Kenya about the planning of Earl’s retirement event and his vision for CBE moving forward, he expressed his deep ...
Aubrey Boyd
Oct 16, 202415 min read


Author Terry J. Benton Walker Talks Crafting a Black and Queer Literary Universe
Terry J. Benton-Walker opens up to Gaye Magazine about his journey as a writer, his struggles with identity, and his mission to bring Black

Michael Simeon | BlackGayComicGeek
Sep 9, 20244 min read


Artists EarthTone & I.K.P. are Leading the Queer Music Discussion on the Herbal Tea Podcast
Herbal Tea Podcast hosts I.K.P. and EarthTone exclusively share their journey of creating a queer-focused music podcast!

Dream H.
Jul 3, 20246 min read


Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus Presents TRANSformation Concert Celebrating Trans & Non-Binary Voices
Exclusive | Feature Spotlight The Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus is set to host the “TRANSformation Concert”, spotlighting the narratives of...

Brandon Adams
Apr 4, 20241 min read


Saucy Santana's Former Manager Kendrick Daniel Releases Memoir, Reveals Being Scammed & Shares Tips for Navigating the Music Industry
Exclusive | Feature Spotlight Celebrating the release of his first book, Kendrick Daniel exclusively shares with us his life experiences,...

Forrest E.
Mar 14, 20244 min read


Atlanta's LGBTQ+ Community Attend "Mean Girls" Screening Hosted by Kenya Moore
Exclusive | Photos Atlanta's LGBTQ community and allies showed up in full force at AMC Madison Yards on Tuesday (Jan. 9) to celebrate the...

Gaye Magazine Staff
Jan 10, 20241 min read


7 Black Gay Christmas Movies You Should Be Watching!
TV & Film | Holiday Looking for a Black Gaye character in a Christmas movie? This holiday season, we've curated a dazzling list of "7...

K. Keith
Dec 25, 20232 min read


Native Son's 101 List for 2023 Honors Black Queer Men of Leadership & Impact
News & Opinion | Entertainment Emil Wilbekin's Native Son has announced their prestigious, annual list - The Native Son 101, highlighting...

Brandon Adams
Dec 15, 20232 min read


The Black Emotional And Mental Health Collective (BEAM) Supports Queer Healing Through New Podcast
The Black Emotional And Mental Health Collective (BEAM) has launched ‘Black Healing Remixed: The Podcast to initiate intimate conversations.

J. Page
Oct 28, 20235 min read


Queer Aunties to Launch Black Queer Artist Showcase IGNITE in Los Angeles
Queer Aunties and Blaze Unlimited presents IGNITE, a groundbreaking music showcase series created to cultivate safe spaces.

Gaye Magazine Staff
Oct 18, 20233 min read


Black LGBT-Owned Restaurant INCHES to Launch Gourmet Hot Dog Pop-Up Event in Atlanta
Atlanta’s New Restaurant Concept INCHES is Hosting a Pop-Up Oct 14th!

Gaye Magazine Staff
Oct 12, 20232 min read


Every Runway Look From the 2023 Andro Fashion Show: "COLOURS"
Fashion | Exclusive (Photos) This Saturday, September 23, Kia & Co. Entertainment presented “COLOURS: The Andro Fashion Show”. Hosted by...

K. Keith
Sep 27, 20231 min read


Trailblazing Black Trans Docu-Reality Series 'TRANSworld Atlanta' Debuts
TV & Film | Feature Spotlight | Exclusive TRANSworld Atlanta is an unscripted, docu-reality series focusing on four Black transgender...

Brandon Adams
Sep 21, 20233 min read


The Andro Fashion Show Announces Tickets, LGBTQ+ Designer Lineup & "COLOURS" Theme
Fashion | Exclusive This Saturday, September 23, Kia & Co. Entertainment will present “COLOURS: The Andro Fashion Show”. Taking place at...

Dream H.
Sep 20, 20232 min read


LGBTQ+ Dramedy Film "Single Man Problems: Volume One" Debuts on Tubi
Tubi's new black LGBTQ-themed film “Single Man Problems: Volume One” is a charming dramedy.

Mykel Montana Hilliard
Sep 11, 20232 min read


Hope Giselle Makes History as the 1st Black Openly Trans Woman to Speak at the March on Washington
Hope Giselle made history Saturday as the first Black openly transgender woman to speak at the historic 60th the March on Washington!

K. Keith
Aug 28, 20233 min read


Positive Impact Health Centers Earn National Recognition as a Patient-Centered Medical Home
News & Opinion | Health Gayes! A huge congratulations is in order for Positive Impact Health Centers. The Atlanta-based organization was...

Mykel Montana Hilliard
Aug 10, 20232 min read


Colman Domingo Lands His First Star Role as Hidden Civil Rights Hero Bayard Rustin on Netflix
Bayard Rustin, a hidden hero, will be brought to the forefront by Colman Domingo in Netflix’s upcoming biographical feature film.

Dream H.
Jul 20, 20232 min read


B. Pagels-Minor Makes History as First Openly Trans Person to Own a Venture Capitalist Firm
Exclusive | Business Starting a business is no small feat. Having a great idea and product is merely the beginning because, at some...

Dream H.
Jul 19, 20238 min read


Gaye Magazine's Top Black LGBTQ+ Films We're Excited to Watch at the 2023 Outfest LA Film Festival
TV & Film | Feature Spotlight The 2023 Outfest LA LGBTQ+ Film Festival begins this week starting July 13, and its lineup with over 170...

J. Page
Jul 12, 20234 min read


Juilliard Student Xavier Logan Makes History Creating 1st Hip Hop Dance to Touch School's Main Stage
Exclusive | Feature Spotlight Gayes, dance scholar Xavier Logan does it again! Back in Spring 2021, we exclusively reported on Atlanta...

Brandon Adams
Jun 30, 20236 min read


41st Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Film Festival Announces Lineup
TV & Film | Entertainment News There are important dates to remember for the 2023 Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Film Festival. Mark your...

Forrest E.
Jun 30, 20232 min read


Exec Eventz CMO Damien DuRell Aims to Bring Back the Fun in Black, Queer Nightlife
Exclusive | Feature Spotlight Gaye Magazine got the opportunity to interview Exec Eventz' CMO and Co-Founder Damien DuRell. Damien spoke...

Brandon Adams
Jun 23, 20234 min read


Life Coach Giselle A. Wallace Releases Book “Lesbian Erasure: How to Cope (Black Lesbian Edition)"
Exclusive | Feature Spotlight “Lesbian Erasure: How to Cope (Black Lesbian Edition)” by the Texas-based, Black Lesbian life coach and...

Forrest E.
Jun 7, 20236 min read


Joysauce Network Launches New Podcast "South Gaysian Boys"
Exclusive | Entertainment News JoySauce Network has launched a groundbreaking new show hosted by cousins Vik Chopra and Sundeep Singh...

Gaye Magazine Staff
May 26, 20232 min read


Artist Miss Kaniyah Release New Music Video "I Look Good"
Artist Feature Spotlight | Music Up-and-coming rapper Miss Kaniyah (Prada Garcon) just dropped her debut house record “I Look Good” and...

Gaye Magazine Staff
May 25, 20232 min read


'Dignity Bus' Receives LGBT-Inclusive Makeover to Serve Homeless Community with Showers in ATL
Exclusive | News & Opinion | We are all connected as a human race, whether or not we realize or choose to accept it. Despite this, a vast...

Dream H.
May 17, 20232 min read


"Queer Eye" Season 7 to Premiere on Netflix - First Look at Heartfelt Episodes | Exclusive
TV & Film | Exclusive Gayes, grab your beignets! The Fab Five are back and making their way down south to New Orleans. The Emmy...

Mykel Montana Hilliard
May 11, 20232 min read


Mikey Everything Talks New Album "Revenge", Working with Jensen Atwood, & Making Music with Shawnna
Feature Spotlight | Exclusive | Music Mikey Everything is done anticipating the better parts of himself, and his latest project "Revenge"...

Dream H.
May 3, 20235 min read


Upcoming LA Artist RomLawrell Drops New Single "Work It Bih" & Talks Embracing His Authenticity
Artist Feature Spotlight | Music | Exclusive LA artist RomLawrell left home on a whim to attack his music dreams similarly to a lot of...

Dream H.
Mar 30, 20233 min read


Black, Queer-Owned Skincare Brand Taylor of Brooklyn Lands Online Retail Deal with Urban Outfitters
Feature Spotlight | Business | Exclusive Boyfriend-approved, cruelty-free Black, Queer-owned skincare and beauty line. “Products for...

Forrest E.
Feb 4, 20233 min read
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