The sculpture IAC building of Frank Gehri along the West Side of Manhattan was presented by the Gillid Sciences – Gillid Sciences, native to 2025 on Wednesday night – prepared for their eighth edition. In the evening, the undisputed appearance of style, substance, and black quir talent.
Installed by the media visionary Emil Wilbekin, both the native son is counter-story and festive-one platform-which increases the voice and contribution of black gay and quir men, which is often ignored or coemed. “This moment means that black men can be seen, heard, respected,” Wilbekin said Circulation“Not behind the curtain, but at the forefront. I want us to open the doors … be free, be clear, be free, and celebrate our black bliss.” And they used to do it.
More than a celebration, evening, community, inheritance was declared. Guests of fashion, music, stage, activism and pop culture gathered in a stylish performance of personality. The attendees from Christopher John Rogers and Thom Brown to Franky Shop, Anonlechild and Bianka Saunders. Artist and honor Deeric adams Praising Drew in Rhinestone-Encrescurred Margila Tabi Cowboy Boots.
Wilbecin announced in his initial comments, “Welcome to the country Son Awards and welcome to Welcome Home.” And it is fine how it felt – a reunion of the chosen family. On a table, Brandon Blackwood, Edwin Thompson, and Antony Gregory of Black Fashion Fair organized the court. Nearby, the newly engaged actor and social media stars Obio Jones and German Simon Mingal, all smile. Dance in the room, toast, and pulsed with joy – unplouned and radiant.
Returned host Don Lemon presided over the evening, who honored six changers: Callman domingocostume designer Paul TazelMultikist Deric Adams, Choreographer Scene Bankhead, Executive Director of National Black Justice Collective, Dr. David J. Johns and leading HIV/AIDS activist Phil Wilson.
“This means that I have this seal of approval – not only from my community, but from the legacy,” Domingo said Circulation“To say that I hold a native son weight and meaning. I stand on the shoulders of James Baldwin, Bearerd Rustin … inheritance.”
The tribute ran deep: Synthia Erivo paid a poetic tribute to Tazewell; Kimberly Drew honored Adams; And Bankhead shared a moving moment with his mother as he presented it with his award. In a full-cycle surprise, Anna Wintor presented the Domingo Award-he presented it later. Gordon Parks Foundation Gala,
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The Night cracked with the performance of Grammy-Nominated Artists Durand Burner and Deon Jones, while an improptu auction led by Lemon raised more than $ 150,000 in support of the native son’s work. DJ Bill Kolman closed the evening with a party, which felt like a victory’s lap-deeding, release, except.
“We are just starting,” Wilbekin teased. The next year marks the original son of a decade. If this year is an indication, the future is luxurious, expander and is deeply contained in the community.
