Race and Marriage Equality
Posted on Sep 29, 2008 at 11:51 am
New York Times Letters
September 27, 2008
In a letter responding to a NYT story on African American voters in California and marriage, President of CA NAACP and Freedom to Marry Voice of Equality Alice Huffman writes, "The news media narrative of blacks versus gays on the issue of marriage for same-sex couples should include the diverse views, values and opinions held in our community." (Link)
September 27, 2008
In a letter responding to a NYT story on African American voters in California and marriage, President of CA NAACP and Freedom to Marry Voice of Equality Alice Huffman writes, "The news media narrative of blacks versus gays on the issue of marriage for same-sex couples should include the diverse views, values and opinions held in our community." (Link)
Gay Couples’ Marriages Not The Issue For Black Clergy
Posted on Sep 29, 2008 at 10:34 am
Palm Beach Post
September 29, 2008
Rhonda Swan writes, "Keeping homosexuals from legalizing their already existing relationships does nothing for their so-called cause of protecting marriage. Being proactive instead of reactive just might." [Link]
September 29, 2008
Rhonda Swan writes, "Keeping homosexuals from legalizing their already existing relationships does nothing for their so-called cause of protecting marriage. Being proactive instead of reactive just might." [Link]
Black Voters Not to Blame if Proposition 8 Passes
Posted on Sep 23, 2008 at 11:37 am
The Bilerico Project
September 22, 2008
"While the possibility that some African-American voters may oppose our fight for equality seems to have caught some white LGBT activists by surprise, it seems that the proponents of marriage discrimination have anticipated this opportunity to capitalize on homophobia among some in the Black and Latino communities." [Link]
September 22, 2008
"While the possibility that some African-American voters may oppose our fight for equality seems to have caught some white LGBT activists by surprise, it seems that the proponents of marriage discrimination have anticipated this opportunity to capitalize on homophobia among some in the Black and Latino communities." [Link]
Marriage Ban Is Tied to ‘Obama Factor’?
Posted on Sep 22, 2008 at 10:29 am
New York Times
September 20, 2008
Some opponents of Prop. 8 are concerned that socially conservative black voters who support Obama may cast a "yes" vote on the anti-gay marriage amendment in Calif. despite Obama publicly announcing that he does not back the measure. [Link]
September 20, 2008
Some opponents of Prop. 8 are concerned that socially conservative black voters who support Obama may cast a "yes" vote on the anti-gay marriage amendment in Calif. despite Obama publicly announcing that he does not back the measure. [Link]
Kevin Johnson opposes discriminatory prop. 8 in CA
Posted on Sep 10, 2008 at 10:45 am
Sacramento Bee
September 10, 2008
Sacramento mayoral candidate Kevin Johnson will announce today that he opposes a Nov. 4 ballot measure that would eliminate the freedom to marry for gay and lesbian couples. (Link)
September 10, 2008
Sacramento mayoral candidate Kevin Johnson will announce today that he opposes a Nov. 4 ballot measure that would eliminate the freedom to marry for gay and lesbian couples. (Link)
Minority Report
Posted on Sep 09, 2008 at 11:17 am
Advocate
September 23, 2008
Think about it. Of the 50 men and women who occupy governor’s mansions in the United States, only two are black. And these two black men are arguably the most gay-friendly to ever be governor -- including New Jersey’s Jim McGreevey, who came around to gay rights only after coming out and leaving office. [Link]
September 23, 2008
Think about it. Of the 50 men and women who occupy governor’s mansions in the United States, only two are black. And these two black men are arguably the most gay-friendly to ever be governor -- including New Jersey’s Jim McGreevey, who came around to gay rights only after coming out and leaving office. [Link]
OPINION: Gay marriage and the black vote
Posted on Aug 14, 2008 at 10:11 am
Los Angeles Times
August 14, 2008
To guess how someone will vote on marriage, find out their age, gender, party affiliation and how often they go to church. Compared with these factors, race has a much smaller, more complex effect. [Link]
August 14, 2008
To guess how someone will vote on marriage, find out their age, gender, party affiliation and how often they go to church. Compared with these factors, race has a much smaller, more complex effect. [Link]
Prop 8 briefs: New group seeks help for outreach to African American community
Posted on Aug 14, 2008 at 09:59 am
The Bay Area Reporter
August 14, 2008
And Marriage for All will provide couples with interactive three-hour trainings and support so that they can be most effective – and comfortable – in presenting their stories. Parents, aunts and uncles, grandparents, and other supportive family members are also welcome. [Link]
August 14, 2008
And Marriage for All will provide couples with interactive three-hour trainings and support so that they can be most effective – and comfortable – in presenting their stories. Parents, aunts and uncles, grandparents, and other supportive family members are also welcome. [Link]
BLOG: “Deep” Thought #21: ‘Gay Marriage’ Will Exacerbate Black Fatherlessness
Posted on Aug 12, 2008 at 03:51 pm
Fannie's Room
August 12, 2008
The "gay marriage poses unique dangers to African-American families" argument is convenient because it allows those who seek to perpetuate injustice to feign concern for the plight of an oppressed minority group. And often, this argument is used for another key purpose. It allows [anti-gay people] of all races to call all non-black supporters of marriage equality "racist" for supposedly not caring about the plight of African-American families. [Link]
August 12, 2008
The "gay marriage poses unique dangers to African-American families" argument is convenient because it allows those who seek to perpetuate injustice to feign concern for the plight of an oppressed minority group. And often, this argument is used for another key purpose. It allows [anti-gay people] of all races to call all non-black supporters of marriage equality "racist" for supposedly not caring about the plight of African-American families. [Link]
MA Sen. Wilkerson on the Repeal of the 1913 Laws
Posted on Jul 29, 2008 at 11:01 am