List of African-American LGBTQ people
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This is a list of Black/African Americans who are also members of queer communities including but not limited to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual people.
Historical figures
| Name | Lifetime[1] | Nationality | Notable as | Communities[2] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alain LeRoy Locke | 1885–1954 | American | Philosopher, writer, educator, art patron | Queer, Gay [3] |
| Barbara Jordan | 1936–1996 | American | Lawyer, educator, politician, first African-American woman elected to the United States House of Representatives | LGBTQ+[4] |
Government and politics
Entertainment and media
| Name | Occupation |
|---|---|
| McKinley Belcher III[16][17] | Actor |
| Kemah Bob[18] | Comedian and drag king |
| Sherman Hemsley[19] | Actor |
| Lee Daniels[20] | Film and television producer |
| Little Richard[21] | Singer |
| Don Lemon[22] | CNN News anchor and journalist |
| Bessie Smith[23] | Singer |
| Raven-Symoné[24] | Actress and singer |
| Patrick Ian Polk[25] | Film director, producer, singer, and actor |
| Frank Ocean[26][27] | Singer, songwriter, and rapper |
| Wanda Sykes[28] | Actress and comedian |
| Kevin Abstract[29] | Singer, songwriter, director and rapper |
| Daryl Stephens[30] | Actor |
| Angel Haze[31] | Rapper |
| LZ Granderson[32] | Journalist and commentator CNN and ESPN |
| Charles M. Blow[33] | Columnist for The New York Times |
| Paris Barclay[34] | Director, producer, and writer |
| Andre Leon Talley[35] | Journalist and editor |
| Terrance Dean[36] | Writer and author |
| Audre Lorde[37] | Author and feminist |
| Alice Walker[38] | Author and poet |
| Tracy Chapman[39] | Singer |
| RuPaul[40] | Actor, drag queen, and television personality |
| Tarell Alvin McCraney[41] | Playwright and actor |
| James Baldwin[42] | Author |
| Janet Mock[43] | Writer, TV host, and transgender rights activist |
| Isis King[44] | Model and designer |
| Alvin Ailey[45] | Choreographer and activist |
| Azealia Banks[46] | Rapper |
| Nell Carter[47] | Actress and singer |
| Billy Porter | Actor, singer, fashion icon[48] |
| Laverne Cox[49] | Actress and LGBTQ advocate |
| Janelle Monáe[50] | Singer-songwriter, actress, model, and record producer |
| Mo'Nique[51] | Comedian and actress |
| Sir Lady Java[52] | Drag queen, actress, and transgender rights activist |
| Amandla Stenberg[53] | Actress and singer |
| Tessa Thompson[54] | Actress |
| Mel Tomlinson[55] | Ballet dancer and choreographer |
| Karamo Brown[56] | Television personality and activist |
| François Clemmons[57] | Actor and singer |
| Lil Nas X[58][59] | Rapper, singer, and songwriter |
| Harrison David Rivers[60] | Playwright |
| Luther Vandross[61] | Singer, songwriter, record producer. |
| Todrick Hall[62] | Singer, songwriter, dancer, producer, director, choreographer |
| Le1f[63] | Rapper and producer |
| Colman Domingo[64] | Actor, playwright, director, producer, professor. |
| Angie Stardust[65] | Singer, actress, drag artist |
| Queen Latifah | Rapper and Actress |
| Amythyst Kiah | Singer, songwriter, musician |
| Marlon Riggs | filmmaker |
| LeRoy Whitfield[66] | Journalist |
| Terry Blade[67] | Singer, songwriter, lyricist |
| Emira D'Spain[68] | Model, social media influencer, magazine director |
| Ma Rainey[69] | Singer |
| Niecy Nash[70] | Actress and comedian |
| Tyler, the Creator[71] | Rapper |
| Justin Simien | Filmmaker |
| Steve Lacy[72] | Singer, musician |
| Khalid[73] | Singer, songwriter |
| Jason Collins[74] | Basketball player |
| Kehlani[75] | Singer, musician |
| Honey Dijon | DJ, producer |
| Joy Oladokun | Singer-songwriter |
| Rivers Solomon[76] | Author |
| Akwaeke Emezi[77] | Author, Musician |
| Steven Thrasher | Journalist, academic |
| Lee Rodriguez | Actor |
| Victoria Monét | Singer-songwriter |
| Shamir | Singer |
| Ice Spice | Rapper |
| Doechii | Singer, rapper |
| Yves Tumor | Singer |
| Alex Newell | Actor, singer |
| Kacen Callender[78] | Author |
| Jordan E. Cooper[79] | Actor, Writer |
| Michaela Jaé Rodriguez[80] | Actress, Musician |
| TS Madison[81] | Media personality |
| Cardi B[82] | Musician |
| Phillip B. Williams[83] | Author |
| Danez Smith[84] | Author |
| KB Brookins[85] | Author |
| Kiana Ledé[86] | Singer |
| Shea Couleé[87] | American drag queen, musician, actor |
| Dorian Corey[88] | American drag performer and fashion designer |
| Honey Davenport[89] | American drag performer, singer, songwriter, actor and activist |
| David Hampton[90] | Con artist |
| Angela Davis[91] | Political activist, academic |
| CeCe McDonald[92] | LGBTQ advocate |
| DeRay Mckesson[93][94] | Activist and educator |
| Marsha P. Johnson[95] | Gay liberation activist and Stonewall Riot veteran |
| Bayard Rustin[96] | Political and Black rights activist |
| Flawless Shade | Drag queen and make-up artist |
| Kornbread Jeté | Drag queen |
| Mary Anne Adams[97][98] | Activist for Black community/Black, elderly lesbians, academic, founder of NAMI NOBLA |
| Miss Major Griffin-Gracy[99] | Community organizer for trans rights |
| Imani Barbarin[100] | Disability rights activist, writer, public speaker |
Sports
| Name | Sport |
|---|---|
| Glenn Burke[101] | Baseball |
| David Denson[102] | Baseball |
| Jason Collins[103] | Basketball |
| Brittney Griner[104] | Basketball |
| Candace Parker[105] | Basketball |
| Layshia Clarendon[106] | Basketball |
| Ryan Russell[107] | Football |
| Laurie Hernandez[108] | Gymnastics |
| Fallon Fox[109] | Mixed Martial Arts |
| Sha'Carri Richardson[110][111] | Track and Field |
| Erica Bougard[112] | Track and Field |
| Kerron Clement[113][114][115] | Track and Field |
| Aleia Hobbs[116] | Track and Field |
| Jolanda Jones[117] | Track and Field |
| Marion Jones[118] | Track and Field |
| Raven Saunders[119][120][121] | Track and Field |
| Yared Nuguse[122] | Track and Field |
| CeCe Telfer[123][124] | Track and Field |
| Octavius Terry[125] | Track and Field |
| Andraya Yearwood[126] | Track and Field |
