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Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney greets boy scouts as he arrives in Salt Lake City, Utah, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Boy Scouts of America delay decision on admitting gays

Associated Press
IRVING, Texas (AP) - The Boy Scouts of America said Wednesday it needed more time before deciding whether to move away from its divisive policy of excluding gays as scouts or adult leaders...
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Florida Lt. gov: I'm too pretty to be gay

Joy-Ann Reid
theGRIO REPORT - Facing allegations of a sexual liaison with a female aide, Florida Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll offered a novel defense this weekend: black women who look like her aren't gay...
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Black pastor makes the case for marriage equality

Rev. Delman Coates
OPINION - As an African-American pastor and clergy leader, I am frequently asked how I have been able to support civil marriage protection for gay and lesbian couples...
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Gay-marriage foes sought to split gays and blacks

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(AP) - The leading national organization opposing same-sex marriage has sought to split the Democratic Party base by pitting African-Americans and Hispanics against gay-rights groups...
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Woolery: No need for civil rights for gays, blacks

Ashley Michelle Williams
theGRIO REPORT - During the 80s and early 90s, you probably came across host Chuck Woolery helping singles find their mate on 'Love Connection'. However, his recent opinions on Proposition 8 show he has little affection for blacks or gays...
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Lemon comments on gay experience stir controversy

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CNN anchor Don Lemon sounded off recently, saying that being a black, gay male is the worst thing to be in the African-American community...
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Rick Santorum's controversial Florida ally

Doug Lyons
OPINION - On paper, the Rev. O'Neal Dozier is a Republican candidate's dream, a black minister who  pastors a prominent church in Pompano Beach Florida and whose views and past ties to the Bush family have made him a darling in conservative circles...
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5 myths that must go in war against HIV-AIDS

Candace Y.A. Montague
theGRIO REPORT - Here are five myths that simply must go if we are ever going to advance further in the war against HIV-AIDS...
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