Tag Archives: gay marriage
Opinion: What Republicans Could Learn From Being Gay
Commentator Raynard Jackson shares his views on the recent debate over Pres. Obama's stance on gay rights
Some argue that gay rights and civil rights are the same, while others, like Raynard…
By Raynard Jackson
Gay Rights vs. Civil Rights
African Americans banned together to fight racial injustice, but for some, gay rights is a different battle
Civil Rights and Gay Rights share many similarities, but those some would beg to differ.…
By Tamara Warren
![This past Friday, June 24, same-sex marriages were made legal in New York, continuing conversations in the media and within many homes about the subject. While some are celebrating and making wedding plans others are protesting, as the hot political debate continues. The notion of being Black and openly gay—especially in the entertainment industry—remain controversial and traditionally hush-hush, with many artists choosing to remain in the closet. In light of Black Enterprise’s upcoming Black & Gay in Corporate America cover story [on stands July 19] and BlackEnterprise.com’s continued Black Music Month coverage, we’ve highlighted a few celebrity entertainers who are out and proud. —Janell Hazelwood](http://cdn2.blackenterprise.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2011/06/Black-Enterprise-Gay-Celebrity-620-480-90x100.jpg "Black-Enterprise-Gay-Celebrity-620-480")
Black LGBT Entertainers: Out & Proud
A look at African American celebrities who have gone public with their sexual preference
Since the recent news of New York’s legalization of same-sex marriages, political and social debate…
By Janell Hazelwood
Lawyers For Plaintiffs Rest Case On Gay Marriage
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Lawyers representing two same-sex couples challenging the constitutionality of California’s ban…
By Associated Press
Prop 8 Trial Witness: Being Gay Not A Choice
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A social psychologist testifying in a trial challenging California’s gay marriage…
