12th Annual Better Brothers Los Angeles Truth Awards

The 12th Annual Truth Awards is returning to celebrate Black Queer excellence! Save the date: Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Tell your friends to mark their calendars and stay tuned. You don't want to miss the reveal of our incredible 2026 honorees, hosts, and performers!

For eleven years, this seminal event has brought together over 600 members of the Black LGBTQ+ community and allies from across the nation. Experience an inspiring evening honoring our own, supporting LGBTQ+ youth through scholarships, and recognizing those who champion our cause. Be part of a powerful movement showcasing our community's profound impact on popular culture, politics, and the arts. Get your tickets now!

Relive the magic of the 11th Annual Truth Awards - A night to rember!

Through our partnership with Emmy Award-winning actress and star of ABC’s Abbott Elementary, Sheryl Lee Ralph and her DIVA Foundation, we have honored over 50 individuals including Raven-Symone´, Actress, Producer and Advocate; Colman Domingo, Emmy Award Winning Actor; TS Madison, Actress, Advocate, and Influencer; Marsha Warfield, Comedian, Actress; Derrick Rutledge, celebrity Makeup Artist; Anthony Hemingway, Emmy Award-winning Producer, Director, Writer; Rahsaan Patterson, Writer, Singer, Producer; Angelica Ross, Actress, Advocate, Businesswoman; Dr. Shaun Harper, Executive Director USC Race, and Equity Center; Ellene Miles, SVP Sony Pictures Entertainment; and Karamo Brown, Culture Expert, Talk Show Host; for their accomplishments and contributions to the LGBTQ+ community. And the Ally Award has been awarded to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, actor Rockmond Dunbar, and Emmy Award-winning actresses Loretta Devine and Sheryl Lee Ralph.

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