Better Brothers Los Angeles (BBLA) is a 501(c)(3) organization that educates, inspires, and connects the Black LGBTQ+community in Southern California and across the country. Our mission is to develop a stronger sense of community and overcome cultural and religious challenges to our orientation. BBLA’s year-round social, educational, and overall affirming programming is anchored by the Truth Awards Ceremony, an annual recognition, and celebration of the Black LGBTQ+ community and its allies.