Bayard Baldwin Institute

Native Son is a movement, community, and platform created to inspire and empower Black gay and queer men. We harness our collective power.

Native Son was created seven years ago by our Founder Emil Wilbekin. The organization's focus is to amply the voice and visibility of Black gay and queer men through content, conversations, and raising consciousness in our communinty and in the world. 

Native Son is a registered 501(c)3 corporation, and all donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. In compliance with section 170(f)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code, Native Son (EIN 82-4461461) hereby confirms that, to the best of our knowledge, you received no goods or services in exchange for your contribution.