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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Reflections on DOMA: A coming out story that ends with the dream of equality nearly fufilled

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Black faith leaders: It’s time to talk marriage equality in our African-American church communities

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Leaders of the black church react to SCOTUS gay marriage rulings

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Prop 8 ruling: Supreme Court clears way for gay marriage in California

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has cleared the way for same-sex marriage in California by holding that defenders of California’s gay marriage ban did not have the right to appeal lower court rulings striking down the ban…
/ June 26, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Alvin Ailey dancers Antonio Douthit and Kirven Boyd marry as DOMA is deliberated by Supreme Court

theGRIO REPORT – As the Supreme Court deliberates on DOMA, Antonio Douthit and Kirven Boyd become the first same-sex, actively dancing Alvin Ailey corps members to marry each other — and the first of their close, gay friends to tie the knot…
/ June 25, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Marching backward on gay marriage? Don’t be on the wrong side of history

OPINION – In August, we celebrate the 50th year of the March on Washington. I vote for us to march forward, not backward on marriage equality and all related issues that provide personal freedom…
/ March 29, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

As Supreme Court considers DOMA and Prop 8, some black church leaders ponder change

theGRIO REPORT – While many across America are hopeful that the Supreme Court will react on the side of the LGBTQ community regarding the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and Proposition 8, there are some black church leaders who do not foresee much change occurring within the black church in terms of gay acceptance…
/ March 28, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

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 overturn California’s same-sex marriage ban…
/ February 28, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

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 21, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

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 9, 2012