The “I AM” Awards

The SpeakOut "I AM" Awards

April 30, 2022

6:00pm ET

On April 30th, 2022, SpeakOut hosted the “I AM” Awards weekend, featuring a black-tie Fundraising Gala and Awards Program that celebrates the accomplishments of Black LGBTQ people who have significantly contributed to enhancing the quality of life of the minority LGBTQ community and who have demonstrated a commitment to social change. We ushered in a new conversation and future for Same Gender Loving (SGL) people.

Speak Out USA is a nonprofit community engagement organization representing more than 8,000 same-gender-loving (SGL) men and women of color. Since 2017, Speak Out has served as a safe space for creating meaningful connections across the LGBTQ+ community.