Gay Marriage

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March 27, 2013

Rev. Al Sharpton on gay marriage debate: Equality includes everyone

OPINION - As Americans, it is up to each and every one of us to fight injustice and inequality when…
March 26, 2013

How Obama changed the gay marriage debate

ANALYSIS - As the Supreme Court considers two cases on gay marriage, it's clear Obama's words profoundly changed the gay…
March 25, 2013

As Supreme Court readies for gay marriage arguments, Audrey Smaltz and Gail Marquis unfurl a loving banner

theGRIO REPORT - Audrey Smaltz, 75, and Gail Marquis, 68, request to be called wife and wife when they are…
March 18, 2013

Hillary Clinton announces support for gay marriage

WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced her support for gay marriage Monday, putting her in…
February 28, 2013

Obama urges Supreme Court to overturn gay marriage ban

WASHINGTON (AP) - In a historic argument for gay rights, President Barack Obama on Thursday urged the Supreme Court to…
February 21, 2013

Obama considers stepping in on Prop 8 gay marriage case

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration is considering urging the Supreme Court to overturn California's ban on gay marriage...
February 4, 2013

theGrio’s 100: Brendon Ayanbadejo, NFL linebacker loves marriage equality

theGRIO's 100 - Brendon Ayanbadejo risked locker room and social media ridicule to stand up for what he believes in...
January 25, 2013

Ravens' Brendon Ayanbadejo to promote gay rights at the Super Bowl

theGRIO REPORT - Ayanbadejo, who will appearing in his first ever Super Bowl on February 3rd, hopes to use the…
January 21, 2013

For 1st time, gay rights get shoutout in inaugural speech

NBC NEWS - When President Barack Obama noted 'our gay brothers and sisters' and their struggle for civil rights in…
January 15, 2013

theGrio’s 100: William Barber, fighting for the rights of all North Carolinians

theGRIO's 100 - The Rev. Dr. William Barber is a modern-day civil rights leader who has led the fight for…
January 3, 2013

Fantasia states on Instagram: 'Gay marriage is legal, but yet I'm judged'

EBONY - Even some Christians found fault with Fantasia’s post, saying her wording implies that same-sex marriage should be judged…
December 12, 2012

Atlanta mayor Kasim Reed announces support for gay marriage

theGRIO REPORT - Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed has just announced his support of gay marriage, reversing the position he held…
December 11, 2012

Jet’s 1st male couple on gay rights in US: ‘We’re evolving’

theGRIO REPORT - The first same sex male couple to be featured in Jet magazine’s weddings section appeared on MSNBC…
November 26, 2012

Morgan Freeman narrates new marriage equality ad

VIDEO - Morgan Freeman, the Oscar-winning actor whose distinct voice has backed countless commercials, is now lending his pipes to…
November 8, 2012

Ravens linebacker Brendan Ayanbadejo approves of gay marriage vote

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo was delighted to learn that the majority of Maryland voters…
November 8, 2012

Did President Obama save marriage equality in Maryland?

theGRIO REPORT - Exit polling shows that while not all Obama supporters also voted in favor of the marriage equality…
November 7, 2012

Gay marriage, marijuana backed in historic votes

(AP) -Altering the course of U.S social policy, Maine and Maryland became the first states to approve same-sex marriage by…
October 26, 2012

President Barack Obama backs gay marriage initiatives in 3 states

(AP) - President Barack Obama on Thursday threw his support behind ballot measures in Maine, Maryland and Washington state that…
October 23, 2012

'Republican at heart' Kelly Clarkson endorses Obama for president

'American Idol' alum Kelly Clarkson describes herself a 'Republican at heart' and she supported Ron Paul's candidacy earlier this year,…
October 17, 2012

Gallaudet University wants diversity officer who signed anti-gay marriage petition back on job

theGRIO REPORT - Gallaudet University has announced that it would like its chief diversity officer to return to her post,…