Gay Marriage

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May 9, 2012

Black voters will stick with Obama, even if he backs gay marriage

OPINION - Black voters will be enthusiastic and fully supportive of the president. Gay and lesbian voters, too...
May 9, 2012

Obama's gay marriage stance could shift views of other blacks

ANAYLSIS - Here's why his stance matters: Obama is a considered by some Democrats, particularly African-Americans, as a leader, and…
May 8, 2012

North Carolina bans gay marriage over objections of 'disappointed' Obama, civil rights advocates

theGRIO REPORT - An expansive constitutional amendment that could bar not only gay marriage but any kind of domestic partnership…
May 8, 2012

The political strategy of Obama's 'evolving' position on gay marriage

ANALYSIS - Making an outright declaration of support for gay marriage carries risks. First, it would reinforce what many conservatives…
May 7, 2012

Obama's vague gay marriage stance under scrutiny

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama's election-year vagueness on gay marriage is coming under fresh scrutiny...
May 7, 2012

Anti-gay marriage amendment divides North Carolina African-Americans

theGRIO REPORT - Key African-American leaders are aggressively mobilizing in North Carolina to persuade the state's black voters to oppose…
April 25, 2012

Will gay marriage cost Obama black votes in North Carolina?

OPINION - When it comes to blacks and gays, the GOP strategy is to divide and conquer...
April 10, 2012

Team Obama opposes anti-gay marriage initiative in Minnesota

theGRIO REPORT - The Obama campaign announced Monday it would oppose an anti-gay marriage initiative in Minnesota, further illustrating a…
March 29, 2012

Race-baiting to stop marriage equality is wrong

OPINION - Black, Latino, LGBT communities understand what it is like to fight discrimination and actually draw on each others'…
March 27, 2012

Gay-marriage foes sought to split gays and blacks

(AP) - The leading national organization opposing same-sex marriage has sought to split the Democratic Party base by pitting African-Americans…
March 3, 2012

Gay marriage officially legalized in Maryland

BELTSVILLE, Md. (AP) - Maryland's governor signed into law Thursday a bill to legalize gay marriage, although opponents vowed to…
March 1, 2012

Maryland gay marriage could hinge on black churches

BELTSVILLE, Md. (AP) - Over the weekend, some pastors at predominantly black churches were already using their sermons to shop…
February 21, 2012

Rapper Erick Sermon denies gay accusations in VLAD TV interview

VIDEO - In a recent interview with VLAD TV, rapper Erick Sermon denies accusations that he's worked with, or is…
February 17, 2012

Democrats push gay marriage even as Obama remains silent

theGRIO REPORT - Democrats across the country are pushing to legalize gay marriage, even as President Obama has remained largely…
February 17, 2012

Black ministers who support gay marriage are in vocal minority

theGRIO REPORT - As legislators in New Jersey and Maryland consider whether or not to allow gay and lesbian to…
February 14, 2012

New York magazine published picture of Obama evolving from ape to human

OPINION - New York magazine published a picture meant to show President Obama's evolution on the issue gay marriage. What…
February 9, 2012

Obama and gay marriage: 'Evolving' is no longer an option

OPINION - By saying that his position on same-sex marriage is 'evolving,' Obama expects to please both sides...
February 7, 2012

President Obama still 'evolving' on gay marriage

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama is remaining on the sidelines in the gay marriage debate, even as a California federal…
February 4, 2012

Chris Christie needs a history lesson on referendums and civil rights

OPINION - Last week, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie demonstrated blatant ignorance of the African-American civil rights movement in America…
January 26, 2012

Cory Booker and NJ black leaders: No public vote on civil rights

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - Two of New Jersey's most influential black leaders blasted Gov. Chris Christie on Wednesday for proposing…