May 21, 2012
by Marcus Brock
NAACP Endorses Marriage Equality in a 62-2 Vote
President and CEO, Ben Jealous of the NAACP clarifies and cements its position on marriage equality for the LGBT community.
people of color
May 21, 2012
by Marcus Brock
Black LGBT Activists and Faith Leaders Launch NoWedge 2012
Black LGBT Activists and faith leaders gathered in DC to announce a new campaign: NoWedge 2012: A Memo to Black America to address the "wedge" tactics that have tried to divide and conquer Black communities.
May 16, 2012
by Marcus Brock
Janet Mock Empowers Trans Women with #GirlsLikeUs Campaign
Trans advocate and editor of People.com launches the #GirlsLikeUs campaign to empower trans women.
May 14, 2012
by Marcus Brock
Civil Rights Leaders Speak Out in Support of Obama's Stance on Marriage
Several civil rights leaders have been outspoken about their unwavering support of Obama’s endorsement for marriage for same-sex couples in the last week.
May 10, 2012
by Marcus Brock
Celebrities Speak Out on Twitter About Obama's Endorsement of Marriage Equality
Following President Barack Obama's historic announcement yesterday, celebrities are weighing in on their support as well.
May 8, 2012
by Marcus Brock
The Root and Pam Spaulding Discuss the Concrete Harms of NC's Amendment One
The Root's Nsenga Burton, editor-at-large, interviewed Pam Spaulding of Pam’s House Blend in a gripping article and continuing effort to elevate awareness about the detriment of Amendment One in North Carolina, which is up for a vote today.
April 25, 2012
by Marcus Brock
NC NAACP Chapter Continues to Educate about Amendment One
Despite efforts to drive a wedge between the African American community and the LGBT community, the North Carolina NAACP chapter has continued to educate the community about the harms of proposed Amendment One.
April 20, 2012
by Marcus Brock
Day of Silence Crucial for LGBT Youth of Color
Day of Silence begs the question: What will you do to end the silence? This is an important probe, especially when it comes to LGBT young people of color, as it asks for a unified front to battle the discrimination and bullying that LGBT youth endure in the school environment. Their safety and academic success is at risk due to fear of bullying and harassment.
April 18, 2012
'The Daily' App Runs Article on Transgender History in the Media
Yesterday, 'The Daily,' a news app for iPad launched in early 2011, published an article featuring transgender people sharing their own histories in relation to memorable moments in media and pop culture.
April 13, 2012
by Marcus Brock
21 Stories on the Black and Latino 'Coming Out' Experience
The Hispanic Black Gay Coalition (HGBC) will celebrate the release of its f
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