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May 18, 2012

Malawi's new president vows to repeal gay ban

BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) - President Joyce Banda declared Friday she wants to repeal Malawi's laws against homosexual acts, going against…
May 17, 2012

Rev. Lowery: Equal rights for some, but not all is an 'oxymoron'

VIDEO - He has been 'fighting for rights for the powerless, giving a voice to the voiceless,' Rev. Al Sharpton…
May 16, 2012

Wanda Sykes on Romney: 'The Forrest Gump of candidates'

Openly gay comedian Wanda Sykes recently mocked presumptive GOP nominee for president, Mitt Romney, while appearing on NBC's 'Tonight Show'...
May 16, 2012

Bayard Rustin: Black Americans can’t ignore openly gay icon’s contribution to civil rights movement

OPINION - Bayard Rustin, who had worked with the original March in 1941, was a constant and steady force during…
May 15, 2012

Huey Newton speech in defense of gay rights gains new relevance after Obama about-face

theGRIO REPORT - It may come as a surprise to some of Huey Newton's admirers that he also articulated a…
May 15, 2012

Newsweek's 'first gay president' Obama cover: Daring or desperate?

OPINION - To be fair, Andrew Sullivan has the best intentions. But it seems curious that he thinks he can…
May 14, 2012

Will Smith supports President Obama's stance on gay marriage

Actor Will Smith said the president's support of gay was a "brave" move in an election year...
May 14, 2012

Clyburn says gay marriage is a 'civil right,' should not be left up to states

theGRIO REPORT - Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.), the highest-ranking African-American in Congress, said Monday that gay marriage should not be…
May 14, 2012

Black churches wrestle with Obama's gay marriage stance – VIDEO

theGRIO REPORT - On the first Sunday after President Barack Obama made history as the first U.S. president to openly…
May 13, 2012

Rand Paul: Obama's views on marriage couldn't 'get any gayer'

Conservative senator Rand Paul (R-KY) recently attacked President Obama's embrace of gay marriage by saying his views 'couldn't get any…
May 11, 2012

Black pastor makes the case for gay marriage: 'With liberty and justice for all'

OPINION - As an African-American pastor and clergy leader, I am frequently asked how I have been able to support…
May 10, 2012

Obama gay marriage stance puts new pressure on Romney

OPINION - The crucial issue for Romney is gaining acceptability among social conservatives, as he needs them to rally behind…
May 10, 2012

Romney counters notion he bullied gay classmates

WASHINGTON (AP) - Mitt Romney is countering the notion that he bullied high school classmates and insists he didn't know…
May 10, 2012

Will gay marriage help Hollywood fall back in love with Obama?

theGRIO REPORT-The Obama-love in Hollywood, which ebbed a bit in the last two years, could be rekindled by his decision…
May 10, 2012

President Obama video calls Romney backward on gay marriage

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama's campaign moved quickly Thursday to capitalize on his newly announced support for gay marriage,…
May 10, 2012

Gay marriage a distant dream around the world

(AP) - With the exception of South Africa, much of Africa harbors a deep stigma against homosexuality...
May 10, 2012

Is same-sex marriage a political or religious issue?

theGRIO REPORT - It is a question that many are contemplating as North Carolinians digest a new reality where same-sex…
May 10, 2012

Will Obama's pro-gay marriage move alienate black voters?

OPINION - Will black voters, particularly regular churchgoers, abandon President Obama based on his support for marriage equality?...
May 9, 2012

Obama declares support for same-sex marriage

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama Wednesday declared his support for gay marriage in an interview, becoming the first U.S. president…
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...