List of Gay Black Celebrities, loosely ranked by fame and popularity. LGBT black celebrities occupy every career in entertainment. Several actors, comedians, journalists, and athletes are both black and gay - or bisexual, queer, or questioning. Many famous African Americans have stated that they had a hard time coming out as gay in their community. This list of LGBT African Americans is full of brave celebrity who are blazing a trail for future generations.
Who is the most famous person who is a gay black celebrity? Wanda Sykes tops our list. The "Curb Your Enthusiasm" actress and comedian publicly came out at a same-sex marriage rally in 2008. She married her wife, Alex, earlier that year, and the couple have two children together. Drag queen RuPaul has also been a beacon of empowerment since he first emerged in the music industry with the hit "Supermodel (You Better Work)." He has since dedicated his life to promoting LGBT causes with everything he does.
A few black athletes have revealed that they are gay. NBA player Jason Collins came out as gay in an interview with Sports Illustrated in 2013. He is the first active male athlete to come out as gay in any of the major American sports. His announcement provoked mixed reactions from his fellow players and the media. WNBA player Sheryl Swoopes announced that she was gay in 2005. She stated, "it doesn't change who I am. I can't help who I fall in love with. No one can."
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Johnny Mathis
Musician Johnny Mathis was quoted in Us Magazine as stating, "Homosexuality is a way of life that I've grown accustomed to." He received a lifetime achievement Grammy Award in 2003.
Lee Daniels
Precious director Lee Daniels is openly gay. He says that he was never in the closet. He told Arsenio Hall, "There was never a closet… My earliest memories were coming down the stairs in my mother’s high heels at six years old while my dad’s playing cards with the buddies."
Meshell Ndegeocello
Musician Meshell Ndegeocello is bisexual and she was involved in a relationship with the author Rebecca Walker. Ndegeocello has been nominated for 10 Grammy Awards.
Paris Barclay
Emmy Award winning director Paris Barclay has been openly gay since he was in college. He and his partner, Christopher Mason adopted two children together.
Raven-Symoné
"That's So Raven" star Raven-Symone has stated via Twitter, "I was excited to hear today that more states legalized gay marriage. I, however am not currently getting married, but it is great to know I can now, should I wish to."
Robin Roberts
Newsanchor Robin Roberts publicly announced that she was gay via a Facebook post which stated, "At this moment I am at peace and filled with joy and gratitude. I am grateful to God, my doctors and nurses for my restored good health...I am grateful for my entire family, my long time girlfriend, Amber, and friends as we prepare to celebrate a glorious new year together." She has been with her partner, Amber Laign, for over 10 years.
RuPaul
Drag queen, actor, and singer RuPaul Charles has been a beacon of empowerment since he first emerged in the music industry with his hit "Supermodel (You Better Work)." He has since dedicated his life to promoting LGBT causes with everything he does.
Wanda Sykes
Comedian and actress Wanda Sykes publicly came out at a same-sex marriage rally in 2008. She married her wife, Alex, earlier that year and the couple have two children together.
André Leon Talley
Vogue editor Andre Leon Talley started his career as an assistant to Andy Warhol. He has stated, "I have had very gay experiences, yes, I swear on my grandmother’s grave that I never slept with a single designer in my life. Never, ever desired, never was asked, never was approached, never, ever bought, in my entire career. Never. Not one. Skinny or fat. Never."
Jason Collins
NBA player Jason Collins came out as gay in an interview with Sports Illustrated magazine in 2013. He is the first active athlete to come out as gay in any of the major American sports. His announcement provoked mixed reactions from his fellow players and the media.