Michael Arceneaux

Bloomberg Opinion Guest Columnist

Michael Arceneaux writes about pop culture, politics, race, sexuality, religion, class and gender. He is the author of "I Don’t Want To Die Poor" and "I Can’t Date Jesus: Love, Sex, Family, Race, and Other Reasons I’ve Put My Faith in Beyoncé."

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Filipinos Celebrate Gay Pride In Manila

Bloomberg Opinion

Less Corporate Pride Is an LGBTQ Opportunity

This is a moment for queer and trans people to embrace their history of challenging inequities.

June 11, 2025

June 11, 2025

OpinionMichael Arceneaux

Less Corporate Pride Is an LGBTQ Opportunity

This is a moment for queer and trans people to embrace their history of challenging inequities.

Filipinos Celebrate Gay Pride In Manila

September 20, 2024

September 20, 2024

OpinionMichael Arceneaux

Blaming Diddy’s Legal Troubles on Race Is Absurd

The hip-hop mogul’s supporters say the federal indictment against him is an attempt to take a Black man down. That’s an offensive spin.

2023 MTV Video Music Awards - Show

May 21, 2024

May 21, 2024

OpinionMichael Arceneaux

Biden Treated Morehouse Like a Campaign Pit Stop

A celebration for the Class of 2024 was overshadowed by the president, his disconnection with young Black voters and his pandering to win them over.

President Biden Delivers Commencement Address At Morehouse College

October 19, 2023

October 19, 2023

OpinionMichael Arceneaux

Gaza Conflict Proves That X and Meta Are Publishers Too

If Musk and Zuckerberg don't want the responsibility of delivering vetted news in the digital age, then developers of new virtual public squares can't use their sites as a blueprint.

Gaza Conflict Proves That X and Meta Are Publishers Too

June 13, 2023

June 13, 2023

OpinionMichael Arceneaux

LGBTQ+ ‘State of Emergency’ Is No PR Stunt

The Human Rights Campaign’s announcement does two critical things to meet the moment we live in head-on.

2023 LA Pride Parade