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Vigil Held for Man Killed by NYPD on Wedding Day by National Black Justice Coalition Washington DC views: 22 | rating: 7.2 | comments: 10

November 27, 2006 10:30 AM EST -- Reprinted from USATODAY.com NEW YORK (AP) — A crowd angrily called on police Sunday to explain why authorities fatally shot a 23-year-old man on the day of his wedding, and some called for the . . . more

Former Top General Calls on Military To Include Gays by National Black Justice Coalition Washington DC views: 19 | rating: 10 | comments: 6

January 02, 2007 12:02 PM EST -- WASHINGTON, Jan. 2 -- In an op-ed published in Tuesday's New York Times, John M. Shalikashvili, retired Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says Congress should give "serious reconsideration" . . . more

Father Convicted in Genital Mutilation by Tamara W. views: 18 | rating: 9.8 | comments: 10

November 01, 2006 03:01 PM EST -- I did some research on this topic a few years ago for a paper. It was something that I first heard about when the model, Waris Dirie, told about her experience in one of the leading Black lifestyle magazines. . . . more

What Would Martin Say? by National Black Justice Coalition Washington DC views: 17 | rating: 10 | comments: 7

January 17, 2007 05:48 PM EST -- What would Martin say? By Meredith Moise Associate Director of Religious Affairs www.nbjc.org    On Monday, January 15th, many of us got the day off of work in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King. . . . more

Vigil to Honor Murder Victim, Lee Person Washington DC Transgendered Person by National Black Justice Coalition Washington DC views: 4 | rating: 10 | comments: 2

January 10, 2007 12:07 PM EST -- Media Advisory: Family and friends of Lee Person better known throughout the community as "Diamond", joined by members of the local and national transgender community, will gather for a candlelight . . . more

Time for the NJ Legislature to Do the Right Thing by H. Alexander Robinson views: 10 | rating: 10 | comments: 2

October 31, 2006 04:00 PM EST -- The New Jersey legislature has an historic opportunity to lead in the effort to ensure that gay Americans have full equality. The choices are clear: set up a separate civil arrangement for gay New Jersey . . . more

Maryland Marriage Case is about Fairness for All by National Black Justice Coalition Washington DC views: 7 | rating: 10 | comments: 3

December 06, 2006 11:55 AM EST -- Meredith Moise Associate Director of Religious Affairs As I sat in the MD Court of Appeals on Monday listening to arguments for and against same sex marriage in the state, I was struck by the civility . . . more

Is Gay Marriage Like Civil Rights? by National Black Justice Coalition Washington DC views: 21 | rating: 10 | comments: 8

November 02, 2006 01:22 PM EST -- Originally published by the Daily Press Is Gay Marriage Like Civil Rights? By Hugh Lessig Thursday 11.02.06 Debate on a proposed Virginia amendment strikes a chord in the black community. RICHMOND—One . . . more

Affirmative Action: Here Today, Maybe Gone Tomorrow by National Black Justice Coalition Washington DC views: 33 | rating: 8.2 | comments: 9

October 25, 2006 12:29 PM EDT -- Currently the state of Michigan is debating the topic of Affirmative Action and their final decision could possibly bring about a snow-ball effect that could hit the US like Armageddon.  The saying . . . more

The Other F-Word by H. Alexander Robinson views: 15 | rating: 7.7 | comments: 3

January 23, 2007 05:41 PM EST -- http://www.disparagingterms.com/blog/ So what do think of the Isaiah Washington--T.R. Knight story; the alleged name calling, the denial, Isaiah saying faggot (I mean the f-word) on camera, the apology, . . . more

Homophobic Black Churches Seek Assimilation Into White Power Structure by National Black Justice Coalition Washington DC views: 8 | rating: 9.5 | comments: 2

November 14, 2006 10:53 AM EST -- I have often wondered why Black Churches are so eager to get on the gay hating bandwagon. Now, I am not talking about the few affirming and true Christian Black churches who welcome all people, including . . . more

Rev. Fauntroy Responds by National Black Justice Coalition Washington DC views: 5 | rating: 10 | comments: 1

January 16, 2007 06:06 PM EST -- by: H. Alexander Robinson, NBJC Executive Director/CEO     As noted here last week, Rev. Walter Fauntroy was to be the keynote speaker in an Oregon MLK Day Celebration. In an apparent response . . . more

KWANZAA Becomes $700 Million Business - Ebony Magazine by Tamara W. views: 2

November 01, 2006 02:23 PM EST -- This is a few years old, but it's still an interesting read. KWANZAA Becomes $700 Million Business - Brief Article BACK in the early 1990s, when Alex Rhodan was a sales representative for a major . . . more

"Dear Advocate, I'm Sorry" An open letter to GLBT people by John M. views: 89 | rating: 9.3 | comments: 18

March 25, 2007 01:33 PM EDT -- I read this in the current issue of The Advocate. (It's tough to link to, but I think THIS  might work, at least until the next issue comes out.) It is an open letter from a straight . . . more

Defining the Christian Right and Left by National Black Justice Coalition Washington DC views: 6 | rating: 10 | comments: 1

November 15, 2006 12:51 PM EST -- "We can no longer be misused by some in the Christian right that will not deal with the broader issue of injustice and fairness and inequity in our society." Reverend Al Sharpton by J.C. Phillips . . . more

Images of African-American Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Chicagoans Displayed on the West Side by National Black Justice Coalition Washington DC views: 10 | rating: 10

October 20, 2006 03:01 PM EDT -- "We Are Here," an exhibit of photographic images of African-American lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Chicagoans by Richard Lee Gray opened at 12 noon on Friday, October 6, in the Community . . . more

Religious Right Preaches to Off-Key Choir by National Black Justice Coalition Washington DC views: 19 | rating: 9.8 | comments: 5

October 17, 2006 12:42 PM EDT -- On Sunday, October 15th, the Family Research Council sponsored "Liberty Sunday" at Tremont Temple Baptist Church in Boston while simulcasting the event to churches across the country. It featured . . . more

Foley Scandal: Abuse of Power and Lack of Responsibility Not Sexual Orientation by National Black Justice Coalition Washington DC views: 17 | rating: 10 | comments: 7

October 23, 2006 03:52 PM EDT -- The recent Mark Foley scandal is an example of the abuse of power and the lack of personal responsibility which surrounds it.  Foley's behavior was highly inappropriate and he should be punished . . . more

Two More Black Gay Men Attacked, This Time In Atlanta by National Black Justice Coalition Washington DC views: 30 | rating: 10 | comments: 9

October 24, 2006 10:16 AM EDT -- Two African-American men suffered severe injuries when they were allegedly attacked by six or seven men in Southwest Atlanta early Sunday morning. The two men were robbed, beaten and pistol-whipped, resulting . . . more

NBJC Responds To Favorable NJ Ruling by National Black Justice Coalition Washington DC views: 15 | rating: 10 | comments: 2

October 25, 2006 05:42 PM EDT -- WASHINGTON D.C. - The New Jersey Supreme Court today issued a ruling that would end discrimination in marriage. Today's ruling stated that gay and lesbian couples should be afforded all rights . . . more