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2024 GLAAD Media Awards: ‘Rustin,’ ‘American Fiction’ Lead Black Nominees

2024 GLAAD Media Awards: ‘Rustin,’ ‘American Fiction’ Lead Black Nominees

Janelle Monae, ‘Doctor Who’ and ‘Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce’ are among the Black projects and artists nominated at the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards.

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Colman Domingo as Bayard Rustin
Colman Domingo as Bayard Rustin
Photo: David Lee/NETFLIX

The 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards feature an eclectic group of nominees celebrating positive presentations of the LGBTQ+ community in film, television, journalism, comic books and graphic novels. In addition to critically acclaimed movies like “American Fiction” and “Rustin,” TV series including “Harlem,” “Black Cake” and “Fellow Travelers” also received nods. You can see the full list of nominees at GLAAD’s website, but we’re highlighting some of the notable Black artists and projects that are in the running.

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Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce - Special Recognition

Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce - Special Recognition

RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ | Official Trailer

Queen Bey is so badass, she couldn’t tied down to one specific category. “Renaissance” deserves Special Recognition.

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American Fiction - Outstanding Film – Wide Theatrical Release

American Fiction - Outstanding Film – Wide Theatrical Release

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Photo: Claire Folger

Has Sterling K. Brown ever delivered a character that wasn’t compelling and fascinating? No, he hasn’t.

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The Blackening - Outstanding Film – Wide Theatrical Release

The Blackening - Outstanding Film – Wide Theatrical Release

The Blackening (2023) Official Trailer - Grace Byers, Jermaine Fowler, Melvin Gregg, X Mayo

From now on, all horror movies must be this funny and clever.

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Bottoms - Outstanding Film – Wide Theatrical Release

Bottoms - Outstanding Film – Wide Theatrical Release

Bottoms Trailer | Prime Video

If you thought Ayo Edebiri’s breakout year was only happening on TV, you’d be wrong.

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The Color Purple - Outstanding Film – Wide Theatrical Release

The Color Purple - Outstanding Film – Wide Theatrical Release

THE COLOR PURPLE | Taraji P. Henson in “Push Da Button” Clip - In Theaters Now

If you’re bothered by Celie and Shug’s love story, that’s a you problem, not a “The Color Purple” problem.

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Rustin - Outstanding Film – Streaming Or TV

Rustin - Outstanding Film – Streaming Or TV

RUSTIN | Official Trailer | Netflix

It’s long past time that Bayard Rustin received his flowers for being one of the most crucial leaders of the civil rights movement.

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Little Richard: I Am Everything - Outstanding Documentary

Little Richard: I Am Everything - Outstanding Documentary

Little Richard: I Am Everything | Official Trailer | Max

This fascinating documentary examines the rock and roll legend’s life and career, particularly the role gender and sexuality played in his stage presentation.

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The Stroll - Outstanding Documentary

The Stroll - Outstanding Documentary

The Stroll | Official Trailer | HBO

Black and Latina transgender sex workers in New York’s Meatpacking District during the 1980s and 1990s get a chance to have their stories told.

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Found - Outstanding New Series

Found - Outstanding New Series

(l-r) Shanola Hampton as Gabi Mosely, Karan Oberoi as Dahn Rana
(l-r) Shanola Hampton as Gabi Mosely, Karan Oberoi as Dahn Rana
Photo: Matt Miller/NBC

It will be very interesting to see how Gabi puts her life back together in Season 2. Honestly, I’m not sure she can.

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The Other Black Girl - Outstanding New Series

The Other Black Girl - Outstanding New Series

THE OTHER BLACK GIRL | Official Trailer (2023) Hulu

When you’ve been the only Black person in the office for a long time, it’s very exciting to finally see another Black person get hired. However, what happens when things get weird and mysterious?

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9-1-1: Lone Star - Outstanding Drama Series

9-1-1: Lone Star - Outstanding Drama Series

Brian Michael Smith as Paul Strickland.
Brian Michael Smith as Paul Strickland.
Photo: Kevin Estrada/FOX

What makes “9-1-1: Lone Star” and the original “9-1-1,” so much fun to watch are the loyal, non-judgmental relationships among these found families.

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The Chi - Outstanding Drama Series

The Chi - Outstanding Drama Series

The Chi Season 6 Official Trailer | SHOWTIME

Thanks to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, the second half of “The Chi” Season 6 won’t air for a while, so you have time to catch up on Paramount+.

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Doctor Who - Outstanding Drama Series

Doctor Who - Outstanding Drama Series

Donna Noble (Catherine Tate), The Meep and Rose (Yasmin Finney).
Donna Noble (Catherine Tate), The Meep and Rose (Yasmin Finney).
Photo: Disney+

If you have a problem with transgender actress Yasmin Finney as Donna’s daughter Rose Noble, you don’t really understand what The Doctor stands for, and you’ve missed the point of the show.

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Harlem - Outstanding Comedy Series

Harlem - Outstanding Comedy Series

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Photo: Emily V. Aragones/Prime Video

Tye is definitely the show’s messiest character, but she also might be its most interesting.

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Black Cake - Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series

Black Cake - Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series

Black Cake | Official Trailer | Hulu

“Black Cake” got lost in the shuffle amid the strikes, but the Hulu limited series following two adult siblings as they delve into their mother’s mysterious past is worth checking out.

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Fellow Travelers - Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series

Fellow Travelers - Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series

Getting Cozy with Noah J. Ricketts & Jelani Alladin | Fellow Travelers | SHOWTIME

“Fellow Travelers” is a beautiful, heartbreaking, frustrating, and, yes, sexy story of two couples trying to find love as the world tells them they can’t.

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Queer Eye - Outstanding Reality Program

Queer Eye - Outstanding Reality Program

Queer Eye: Season 8 | Official Trailer | Netflix

When the nonstop bad news of this chaotic world gets too much, you’d be hard pressed to find a more uplifting show than “Queer Eye,” which returns for Season 8 on Jan. 24.

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RuPaul’s Drag Race - Outstanding Reality Competition Program

RuPaul’s Drag Race - Outstanding Reality Competition Program

Geneva Karr & Plane Jane’s “Shower” Lip Sync 🛀🎶 RuPaul’s Drag Race

From now on, we really should settle all disputes with a “Lip Sync for the Win!”

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Janelle Monae, “The Age of Pleasure” - Outstanding Music Artist

Janelle Monae, “The Age of Pleasure” - Outstanding Music Artist

Janelle Monáe - Lipstick Lover [Official Music Video]

The way Janelle Monae is so unapologetically herself is admirable. Plus, she’s the kind of artist who never makes boring music.

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Victoria Monet, “JAGUAR II” - Outstanding Music Artist

Victoria Monet, “JAGUAR II” - Outstanding Music Artist

Victoria Monét - On My Mama (Official Video)

If you didn’t have “On My Mama” on repeat in 2023, you may have just woken up from a coma or were living in an underground bunker for the last 40 years.

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