LGBTQ+

From Slavery to 'Queen of Drag:' Meet William Dorsey Swann

Swann, who hosted secret drag balls in the 1880s, became the first documented person to call himself 'queen of drag,' and challenged anti-queer repression through the legal system.
06/12/2026

Jury Convicts Man in O’Shae Sibley Killing as Hate Crime

A Brooklyn jury said Dmitriy Popov was guilty of manslaughter after the fatal stabbing that followed racist and anti-LGBTQ+ slurs.
06/10/2026
21:14

S3 • E18
BET Talks
Cliff Vmir

From making his first million at 19 to becoming a beauty mogul, celebrity hairstylist, influencer and serial entrepreneur Cliff Vmir opens up about shaping his brand and owning his truth.
05/21/2026
15:35

S3 • E14
BET Talks
Ricco Ross

Ricco Ross opens up about his complex character on Netflix's "Beauty in Black," expanding how Black men are portrayed in Hollywood, working with A-list directors and more.
05/07/2026
9:51

S1 • E1
Behind the Image
Colman Domingo

Oscar-nominated actor and recipient of the NAACP President's Award at the 57th NAACP Image Awards, Colman Domingo, reflects on perseverance, gratitude and his Philadelphia roots.
04/29/2026
10:07

S2 • E5
Dating Black UK
Episode 205

The women weigh the fear of love and rejection, explore the role that culture plays in dating and reveal a time when they ended a relationship quickly.
03/18/2026
42:30
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S6 • E13
Tyler Perry's The Oval
The Fight for Power

Drugs and alcohol put Allan in a precarious situation, and Sam urges Richard to think twice about what he wants.
10/29/2025

When the City Flag Becomes Protest: St. Petersburg’s Vote on Black & LGBTQ+ Symbols

After Florida’s governor ordered the removal of inclusive murals, the city of St. Petersburg is voting on whether to add Black and LGBTQ+ flags to its official symbols — proving that even colors on a pole can become a battleground for belonging.
10/15/2025
24:08

S2 • E45
BET Talks
Carlos King

Reality TV producer Carlos King discusses drawing career inspiration from MTV icons, how he employs his journalism skills to both reality TV and his podcast, his documentary "The Stroll" and more.
09/16/2025
Miss Major Griffin-Gracy
3:57

12 Days of Pride: Miss Major Is the Revolution. Period.

The 84-year-old Stonewall icon is still leading, still loving, and still reminding us who started Pride.
06/17/2025
D.K. Uzoukwu
3:41

12 Days of Pride: D.K. Uzoukwu Is Acting with Purpose and Pride

The 'Clean Slate' star is rewriting the script for queer Black men in Hollywood—and doing it with heart.
06/17/2025