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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Ugandan cleric reaches out to LGBT community in spite of anti-gay law

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

'Duck Dynasty' star: Cotton-picking blacks were 'singing and happy'

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Boy Scouts should be better prepared for change

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Boy Scouts of America delay decision on admitting gays

IRVING, Texas (AP) – The Boy Scouts of America said Wednesday it needed more time before deciding whether to move away from its divisive policy of excluding gays as scouts or adult leaders…
/ February 6, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Florida lieutenant gov: 'Black women who look like me' aren't lesbians

theGRIO REPORT – Facing allegations of a sexual liaison with a female aide, Florida Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll offered a novel defense this weekend: black women who look like her aren’t gay…
/ July 16, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

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 civil marriage protection for gay and lesbian couples…
/ May 11, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

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 and Hispanics against gay-rights groups…
/ March 27, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Chuck Woolery: Ex-'Love Connection'-host believes gays, blacks 'don't need civil rights'

theGRIO REPORT – During the 80s and early 90s, you probably came across host Chuck Woolery helping singles find their mate on ‘Love Connection’. However, his recent opinions on Proposition 8 show he has little affection for blacks or gays…
/ February 15, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Don Lemon: Being black and gay is 'about the worst thing you can be in black culture'

CNN anchor Don Lemon sounded off recently, saying that being a black, gay male is the worst thing to be in the African-American community…
/ February 7, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Rick Santorum's controversial ally: Black preacher with history of extreme rhetoric

OPINION – On paper, the Rev. O’Neal Dozier is a Republican candidate’s dream, a black minister who  pastors a prominent church in Pompano Beach Florida and whose views and past ties to the Bush family have made him a darling in conservative circles…
/ January 23, 2012