Coalition of black churches hold prayer vigil against gay marriage
A coalition of African-American churches is holding a prayer vigil to highlight its members' opposition to same-sex marriage and urge Marylanders to vote against it...
White House: Obama opposes Boy Scouts' ban on gays
NEW YORK (AP) - The White House says President Barack Obama, who is honorary president of the Boy Scouts of America, opposes the youth organization's policy of excluding gays as members and adult leaders...
Chick-fil-A fans mark appreciation day
ATLANTA (AP) - Chick-fil-A supporters are eating at the chicken chain's restaurants as the company continues to be criticized for an executive taking a public position against same-sex marriage...
'I'm black and gay and I'll still eat at Chick-fil-A'
OPINION - I love the chicken at Chick-fil-A. I eat the chicken, I am not trying to marry it or Dan Cathy, the president of the company...
Democrats to endorse gay marriage at convention
The Huffington Post reports that the Democratic National Committee has unanimously decided to add gay marriage to the official party plank at this year’s convention...
Elton John: Jay-Z coming out for gay rights was 'pivotal'
VIDEO - In recent interview with MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell, rock icon Elton John praised rapper Jay-Z for his decision to come out in support same-sex marriage...
Church not rejecting Obama over gay marriage
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The African Methodist Episcopal Church is condemning a false online report that the denomination withdrew support for President Barack Obama over his support for same-sex marriage...
Minorities' role in Stonewall riots examined
In 1969, the Stonewall riots transformed the face of the LGBTQ movement across the US...
Southern Baptists: Gay rights not civil rights
TRAVIS LOLLER NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Southern Baptists passed a resolution opposing the idea that same-sex marriage is a civil rights issue...
Michelle Obama attends fundraiser for LGBT rights
CHICAGO - First lady Michelle Obama will be Glee-fully dancing her way around Chicago next week as she is scheduled to host two fundraisers downtown, including one co-hosted by TV star Jane Lynch...
