How an openly gay man helped shape MLK's vision

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OPINION - Bayard Rustin, who had worked with the original March in 1941, was a constant and steady force during the influential civil rights activities of the early 20th century. He was also openly gay...

Chuck D reveals hip-hop's greatest problem

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theGRIO REPORT - Chuck D speaks out in support of Obama's stance on gay marriage, and outlines the greatest problem in hip-hop today...

Does Jay-Z's gay marriage endorsement matter?

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OPINION - When a person like Jay-Z does speak up, it helps dispel the myth that black people are uniquely homophobic, and shows there are those among us who are still wrestling with an internal conflict regarding same-sex marriage...

Gay donor dumps Romney for Obama

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Bill White, an openly gay donor and supporter of Mitt Romney, has decided to ask for his money back from the GOP nominee...

Will Smith supports Obama on gay marriage

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Actor Will Smith said the president's support of gay was a "brave" move in an election year...

Clyburn: Gay marriage should not be left to states

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theGRIO REPORT - Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.), the highest-ranking African-American in Congress, said Monday that gay marriage should not be left up to each individual state, as President Obama said last week...

When social issues and faith collide

Delano Squires

OPINION - President Obama's support for same-sex marriage rights has been a hotly debated topic recently, especially within the black Christian community...

Gay marriage talk on Obama's Monday schedule

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WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama will spend Monday in New York City, and his comments in support of same-sex marriage appear likely to be a principal focus of discussion...

Paul: Obama marriage views couldn't be 'gayer'

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Conservative senator Rand Paul (R-KY) recently attacked President Obama's embrace of gay marriage by saying his views 'couldn't get any gayer'...

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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How an openly gay man helped shape MLK's vision

Chuck D reveals hip-hop's greatest problem

Does Jay-Z's gay marriage endorsement matter?

Gay donor dumps Romney for Obama

Will Smith supports Obama on gay marriage

Clyburn: Gay marriage should not be left to states

When social issues and faith collide

Gay marriage talk on Obama's Monday schedule

Paul: Obama marriage views couldn't be 'gayer'

Black pastor makes the case for marriage equality

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