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Saturday, February 21, 2026

NubianNewYorkers - Heartfelt, Messy, and Beautifully Complex Queer Cinema For You

You know that vibe when you’re scrolling endlessly on Netflix, Hulu, or whatever streaming service is currently taking your paycheck, and you’re like, “I just need a movie with a gay, brown person who makes me sob into my pillow while texting ‘I’m fine’ even though I’m clearly not.” Yeah, me too.

So, I did the hard work for you (because let’s be real, no one has time to play “Scroll Roulette” for 45 minutes). I’ve curated a list of films and shows sorted by streaming service, each one guaranteed to hit you right in the feelings (in a good way) and keep you emotionally engaged. Trust me, you’re going to need snacks for this one.

Let’s get to it.

Netflix: The Emotional Rollercoaster You’ve Been Waiting For

Rafiki – Black Queer Women (Kenya)
Set in Kenya, where being gay can literally get you arrested, Rafiki follows two women navigating love in a society that tells them "absolutely not." This one matters because it’s not just about their love—it’s about choosing yourself in a world that’s trying to make you invisible. Expect some tears, but also a whole lot of “Wow, this is beautiful and important.”
Call Me by Your Name – Gay Mexican-American Character
A summer romance with peaches, stolen glances, and the kind of lighting that could make you believe love is a tangible thing. While Elio is not defined by his Mexican-American background, his culture quietly weaves into the story, adding depth to his identity. It’s not just the gay film you’re looking for—it’s the gay film that doesn’t rely on stereotypes to tell a queer love story.

Pro Tip: Watch Rafiki and Call Me by Your Name in a double feature. This is your “I’m in my feelings, don’t text me unless it’s for snacks” combo.

Hulu: A Messy, Chaotic Queer Life

Moonlight – Gay Black Man
If you haven't seen Moonlight yet, what are you even doing with your life? This film is a masterpiece. Chiron, growing up Black, queer, and poor in Miami, navigates the complexities of his identity without turning into a tragic stereotype. Moonlight is a gem, not just for its historic Oscar win, but because it gives a tender, nuanced portrayal of what it means to be a gay Black man in America.
Tangerine – Trans Women of Color (Including Latina Character)
Shot on an iPhone, Tangerine is a fast-paced, energetic ride through Christmas Eve in LA, where two trans sex workers navigate a chaotic world of love, betrayal, and survival. This is not your average queer film—it’s unapologetically real, unapologetically messy, and unapologetically queer.

For the messy, chaotic, yet deeply real side of queer life, Hulu’s got you covered.

HBO Max / Max: Where Emotional Masterpieces Live

Pariah – Black Lesbian Main Character
Alike is a young Black girl navigating her queer identity while being forced into the straight-jacket of respectability by her family and community. The movie beautifully portrays the emotional weight of having to choose between your truth and your family’s expectations. It’s raw, emotional, and entirely necessary.
Moonlight (Yes, Again!)
For your emotional double-dose of Black queer masterpieces, Moonlight makes a return on HBO Max as well. It's worth watching twice. Or five times. Maybe more.

Disney+: Family, Queerness, and Feeling Seen

Love, Simon – Bisexual Mexican-American Side Character
It’s like the gay romcom you really needed in high school. Love, Simon doesn’t just give us a queer love story; it gives us a bisexual Mexican-American character who’s more than a stereotype or a side plot. This is the movie that mainstream Hollywood should’ve given us years ago.
Coco – Not Gay, But Emotionally Queer-Adjascent
Alright, Coco isn’t technically a gay film, but it sure hits all the queer emotions. The film tackles identity, family, and breaking away from tradition in a way that any queer kid can resonate with. Plus, it's unapologetically Mexican, which is a big win for all of us.

Need a “watch with the family but still feel seen” kind of movie? Disney+ has your back.

Prime Video: Queer Brown Cinema, Ready for You

The Inspection – Gay Black Man in the Marines
Imagine trying to be your full self in a place where being yourself is illegal. That’s what Ellis experiences in The Inspection, a story about a Black gay man joining the Marines during the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” era. It’s real, it’s raw, and it’s a powerful reflection of identity and survival under extreme circumstances.
2. Cassandro - A biographical drama about a gay amateur wrestler who becomes a star as the "Liberace of Lucha Libre
3. Honest Men - Prepare for an open and honest conversation between fathers, their sons, and the Gay boy next door. We meet Colby [King David] who is dealing with the death of his father; returning to his childhood home after four years of being away. And next door lives the infamous Mark [Donta Hensley], a man who is known up and down the block for his temper and violent ways.

Prime Video’s basically your “Queer Brown Cinematic Universe” starter pack. Seriously.

Apple TV (Rent or Buy): Therapy, But With Pretty Lighting

If you're looking for a mix of heartbreak and sophisticated cinematography, this is your aisle. The emotional wreckage? Perfect. The lighting? Flawless. All you have to do is get your popcorn, your tissues, and dive into the following:

The Inspection – Gay Black man in the Marines
B-Boy Blues – Black gay love story in NYC
Deep Blue Sea (2020) – Quiet coming-out story of a gay Black man
Mazmorras – Gay Latino man in Mexico
Shakedown – Queer Black & Latina women in underground club culture
Call Me by Your Name – Soft, sexy, peaches. Need I say more?

Tubi (Free! Bless Them)

Because sometimes you need quality queer cinema without the subscription fees. Here’s what’s available on Tubi, free of charge (yes, seriously, free):

Pariah – Black Lesbian Main Character
Same powerful movie as on HBO Max, but with the added bonus of commercial breaks for your feelings. It’s like a free therapy session with some ads in between.
Lovers in Dangerous Time – Black Gay Romance
A young Black man falls in love, and the film focuses on the complexities of Black queer relationships. It’s important because it shows that Black gay love isn’t some side plot or punchline. It’s complicated. It’s real.
Shakedown – Queer Black & Latina Women
This documentary about queer women of color in LA’s underground nightlife scene shows them as creators of their own world, instead of background characters in someone else’s story. This one’s a cultural treasure.

Tubi’s holding it down for the broke but emotionally sophisticated gays. Don’t sleep on it.

Why I Made This For You

You deserve movies where the gay, Black, or Latino character isn’t just the sidekick, the joke, or the body count. You deserve stories where they’re the heart of it all—where their queerness is just part of their experience, not the whole plot. So, this list is a love letter to you, to your taste, your culture, and your big soft heart under all that chaos.

Now, I want to hear from you. Which movies did I miss? What’s your favorite queer film that hits those perfect emotional notes? Drop a comment below, and let’s share all the tear-jerking, soul-shaking recommendations. Because in this space, there’s always room for one more story that’ll make you feel everything. 💖

I hope you're ready for your streaming schedule to get a little more emotional. Go ahead and grab those tissues—you’re gonna need them.

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

How to Watch the News Without Letting It Wreck Your Mental Health - NubianNewYorkers

Hey NubianNewYorkers..

Alright y’all.

Come sit by me. We need to talk for real.

If you’re a Gay, Black or Latin person watching the news right now and your chest feels tight? That’s not you being dramatic. That’s your nervous system clocking the room like, “Oh, we fighting dragons again?”

When leadership feels reckless or straight-up abusive, your brain is doing what it’s built to do: detect threat. That’s survival. We come from people who survived colonizers, dictators, racism, homophobia, and tias asking when we’re marrying a “nice girl.” We know danger when we see it. Don’t let anybody gaslight you out of that instinct.

But listen — we are not about to lose our minds.

First, being “informed” does not mean absorbing chaos 24/7. You do not need every clip, every panel of people yelling, every conspiracy video your cousin sends at 2am. Being informed means you know enough to act. Know what affects your rights, your money, your vote. Pick one or two solid sources, skim, read a summary, and close the tab. If it doesn’t help you vote, plan, protect, or prepare, it’s just stress candy.

Second, put limits on the news like it’s that toxic ex you finally blocked. No doomscrolling first thing in the morning. None before bed. Give yourself a soft landing at night. And honestly? Read more than you watch. Video burns into your brain. If your jaw tightens and your heart starts racing, that’s your cue. Close. The. Tab. You don’t get a trophy for finishing the article.

Third, move from doom to agency. The worst part of chaotic leadership isn’t just the mess — it’s the feeling of powerlessness. Reading more horror won’t fix that. Action will. Focus on what you can control: how you vote, where you spend money, how you build community, how you prepare, how you support the vulnerable in your circle. You cannot control a politician’s personality or every outrageous headline. You can control your response. We didn’t survive this long by spectating. We survived by organizing, loving loudly, and staying ten toes down.

If you’ve got kids, younger siblings, or chosen family looking at you for cues, don’t lie to them — but don’t unload the apocalypse either. Keep it simple. Calm voice. “This is what’s happening. This is what we’re doing. This is what we stand for.” Preparedness turns vague fear into something solid. Get documents in order. Build neighbor connections. Let them see you turn off the TV and choose dinner, laughter, and community instead. They absorb how we react more than what we say.

Also, stop calling everything “stress.” Be specific. Are you scared? Angry? Grieving? Feeling betrayed? Your brain can work with specifics. When it spikes, ground yourself. Feet on the floor. Slow breath. Look around and name what’s safe and ordinary. Remind yourself: “In this moment, I am safe.” And please stop arguing with folks committed to misunderstanding you. That’s not activism. That’s self-harm in a group chat. You are allowed to say, “I’m not discussing politics right now.”

And if it’s heavy heavy — nightmares, panic, numbness, constant dread — that’s not weakness. That’s overload. Therapy is not a luxury; it’s maintenance. We deserve care that understands minority stress without us having to give a whole dissertation on our existence.

Hear me clearly, my friends: you are not crazy for feeling shaken. You are not weak for feeling afraid. You are not dramatic for protecting your peace.

We come from resilience. From rhythm. From ancestors who built futures under pressure. We can stay informed, stay prepared, and still protect our joy.

And don’t forget — even in unstable times, we live intentionally.

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Thursday, February 05, 2026

How Black History Month Matters - NubianNewYorkers - plus FEB MAN-CANDY 2026

Black History Month in the United States springs from a powerful seed planted in 1926, when historian Carter G. Woodson launched “Negro History Week” in February to shine a bright light on Black stories long pushed into the shadows.

He chose the week that included the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, honoring two towering figures in the struggle against slavery and for freedom. As the years rolled on and the Civil Rights Movement swelled, that week grew in spirit and influence until, in 1976, the nation officially expanded it into Black History Month, with President Gerald Ford urging Americans to honor the “too-often neglected accomplishments” of Black Americans in every area of life.

Today, every February, the country pauses—not in silence, but in a joyful, determined chorus—to remember, to teach, and to celebrate.

The purpose of Black History Month is like a radiant lantern, lifting up the achievements, struggles, and dreams of African Americans so they can no longer be ignored or erased.

It helps African Americans by affirming identity, honoring ancestors, and reminding young people that they stand in a long line of inventors, artists, organizers, and leaders whose brilliance helped shape the United States.

Black History Month expands the story of America to include many voices, challenge stereotypes, and open hearts to shared struggles for dignity and belonging.

It honors not just famous leaders, but also everyday people—Black, Latino, Asian, Indigenous, immigrant, disabled, gay, bi, trans, nonbinary, and queer—who have long been told they don’t count.

It insists that queer and trans Black people, and anyone who feels invisible, are part of the story and have the power to shape the future.

By telling a more honest, inclusive history, it strengthens the nation, inspires unity rooted in truth, and reminds every person that they matter and have a place in the ongoing work of freedom and equal opportunity for all.

Black History Month isn’t canceled—ever.

Show the racists our power!

There’s power in visibility.

There’s strength in togetherness.

And there’s pride in knowing where you come from.

Black History Month isn’t just a moment — it’s a celebration of color, culture, and confidence that’s always been here.

This February, honor the past while showing up fully in the present.

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Saturday, January 24, 2026

NubianNewYorkers - Brand New Batch of Gay Short Films - Enjoy and Share With Friends & Followers

Let’s be honest—there just aren’t enough movies and shows about awesome people like us! So I found some fun Gay Movie Shorts for you to kick back, relax, and enjoy. You deserve some screen time that totally gets you!