Our Mission
Big Brothas Network is committed to fostering community, empowerment, and visibility among big men of color within the LGBTQ+ community and those who admire them.
Through fellowship, cultural programming, philanthropy, and community engagement, we create environments where individuals feel seen, valued, and supported.
Our goal is simple: to cultivate a community where brotherhood, pride, and connection thrive.
When I created Big Brothas Network, my vision was to build something that didn’t exist — a space where big men of color could feel confident, connected, and celebrated.
Too often people in our community face rejection because of their size, their race, or their identity. I wanted to create an organization where those barriers disappear and brotherhood takes center stage.
Over the years, Big Brothas Network has grown into a community where friendships are formed, confidence is strengthened, and people are reminded that they belong exactly as they are.
This community continues to grow because people are searching for connection.
And when they find Big Brothas Network, they realize something important:
They’ve found their tribe.
— Tony Brown
Founder, Big Brothas Network
The Official
Big Boy Pride
Big Boy Pride is the official event platform of Big Brothas Network.
Through destination weekends, social gatherings, and cultural experiences, Big Boy Pride brings together big men and their admirers from across the country to celebrate confidence, culture, and community.
These experiences create opportunities for individuals to connect, build lasting friendships, and celebrate the presence of big men of color within the LGBTQ+ community.
Big Boy Pride events are designed to foster brotherhood, visibility, and unforgettable moments of connection.
Why Community Matters
Big men of color within the LGBTQ+ community often navigate multiple layers of stigma related to body image, race, and identity.
Big Brothas Network exists to help change that narrative.
Our community is built on three core values:
Brotherhood
Creating meaningful relationships and support networks.
Visibility
Celebrating big men of color and their presence in the LGBTQ+ community.
Confidence
Encouraging pride, self-acceptance, and empowerment.
When people come together in spaces designed for them, something powerful happens: they realize they are not alone.
Big Brothas Network continues to grow as a national community where big men and their admirers can connect, celebrate, and thrive together.
Through our programming and experiences produced under Big Boy Pride, we are building a movement rooted in brotherhood, culture, and pride.
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Whether you attend an event, connect online, or become part of our growing network, one thing is certain:
You’ve found your tribe.
