Many people watching-particularly the younger people who are learning to accept who they are at a much earlier age than those of my generation have-needed to see that. The significance of its symbolism shouldn’t be discounted. And when it comes to two gay Black men kissing, the sight is even scarcer. And while two men kissing is as normal an act as two consenting folks of differing genders smooching, it’s still not often seen, let alone celebrated.
Indeed, in accepting the award, and succeeding over La La Land, Beauty and the Beast, Empire, and Mike & Dave Need Wedding Dates, a perfectly delightful thing happened-a passionate kiss between two beautiful young gay Black men was normalized in a mainstream space. This is for those who feel like the others, the misfits this represents us.' Sanders went on to add, 'This represents more than a kiss. 'This award is bigger than Jharrel and I,' a measured Ashton Sanders noted as he graciously accepted the award for Best Kiss at the MTV Movie & TV Awards alongside his Moonlight co-star, Jharrel Jerome, on Sunday night.
