Rev. Jesse Jackson would marry same-sex couple if asked
theGRIO REPORT - During last week's Democratic National Convention Jackson told conservative outlet Human Events that he sees 'no problem' with gay marriage...
Sykes: It’s harder to be gay than black
VIDEO - Comedian and actress Wanda Sykes, who will be moderating a series of election specials on the Logo network, talks about marriage equality, reveals her brutally honest opinions on a few prominent political figures...
Stevie Wonder thinks Frank Ocean is 'confused'
theGRIO REPORT - Wonder's remarks may seem a little reactionary to some of his fans, who are used to his consistent message of universal love reflected in almost all of his musical output....
Frank Ocean to perform at VMAs, SNL season premiere
theGRIO REPORT - The Odd Future crooner has been tapped to perform at MTV’s Video Music Awards and he’ll be singing on the 38th season premiere of NBC’s 'Saturday Night Live'...
Hip-hop shifts anti-gay tone as rights issues rise
NEW YORK (AP) — For years, anti-gay epithets and sentiments in rap have largely been accepted, along with its frequent misogyny and violence, as part of the hip-hop culture...
Play about gay man staged in Uganda
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) - A play that revolves around the turbulent life of a gay man in Uganda is being staged in the East African nation, where three years ago a parliamentarian wrote a bill seeking the death penalty for homosexuals...
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...
Rashida Jones tells John Travolta to 'come out'; apologizes
Actress Rashida Jones ('Parks and Recreation') is wading into the controversy swirling around actor John Travolta...
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...
Blacks and Chick-Fil-A: Eating chicken is no expression of religious faith
OPINION - It is most hilarious that some Christian blacks are rushing to eat fried chicken to show how righteously they stand against homosexuality...
