We. Are. Native Son! 2017 is the year that as Black Gay Men, we claimed our manhood, found our voice and defined ourselves. We not only owned our identity, we declared #BlackManMagic #BlackBoyJoy and #BlackGaySlay to the world. We refused to me hidden in the shadows, marginalized or trapped in the closet. We came out of the dark places and illuminated the world with our brilliance. From @moonlightmov winning the Oscar to @edward_enninful taking the helm @britishvogue, @hilton.als winning the @pulitzerprizes to @kehindewiley being commissioned to paint President @barackobama official portrait, we showed up, we showed out, and we came to win! This was a defining year for @nativesonnow We hosted conversations about #StayWoke @tumblr, Black Gay Identity @naturbanleague and #BlackGayTech @google. We honored mavericks like @reggievanlee and @kylehagler at the Native Son Awards. We came together in Hollywood with @aidshealthcare and @inthemeantimemen And we were honored by @outmagazine as the #MasterOfStyle. We went to South Africa, twice. Yes, it was a good year. Now as we move into 2018, we must do so with the passion and purpose of #JamesBaldwin our icon and inspiration. Now is the time for building bridges, embodying brotherhood, and saving lives. We must create mentorship, control our narrative, and continue to raise our visibility because we matter, we are worthy, and we are enough. I’m so grateful that God gave me this assignment to serve you my Brothers. Thank you to @cadillac @hbo @belvederevodka @hiltonhotels @google @officialbyredo @aidshealthcare @tumblr for believing in the vision and for seeing us. Happy New Year! #NativeSon