CNN’s anchor, Don Lemon, talks on the Joy Behar Show about his new book in which he comes out as a gay man. Very interesting dialogue. I admire Lemon’s strength and courage. His visibility provides another story and perspective about being Black & Gay in America. I am sure there is a level of … Continue reading
It is amazing to watch the dialogue over the “wise Latina” comment of Judge Sotomayor. I continue to ask myself what is wrong with her statement and is it racism or “reverse” racism. To understand this issue, we must begin by explaining the difference between racism and prejudice. With any of the isms (racism, sexism, … Continue reading
Jaheem Herrera Story Joseph Walker-Hover Story In the last 24 hours, our local news presented a story about Jaheem Herrera and on the Ellen Show this afternoon, she had the mother of Joseph Walker-Hoover. Jaheem (Atlanta, GA)and Joseph (Springfield, MA) both committed suicide due to ongoing bullying and name … Continue reading
In a press release from the National Black Justice Coalition, the Iowa Supreme Court handed down a unanimous decision which paves the way for Iowa, like Massachusetts and Connecticut to recognize same sex marriages. The leadership shown in Iowa paves the way for further understanding the diversity of sexuality identity and relationships. This is an important step … Continue reading
The Associate Press reported that President Obama has alerted France that it will sign on to the United Nation’s Gay Rights Declaration. I am excited that President Obama has the strength for change in this country and doing what is right in bring 1st Class citizenship for a population that has 2nd class citizenship. LGBT … Continue reading
