Tag Archives: Gay Rights
Tichina Arnold Explains the Joys of Being ‘Happily Divorced’
The veteran actress continues her hit streak with new TV Land series and speaks on the status of her singing career
Actress Tichina Arnold breaks color barriers playing a rile intended for a White woman on…
By Starrene Rhett
US Presidents Decoded: 49 Milestones in LGBT History
See which 16 US presidents were in office when these historic LGBT moments occured
From Abraham Lincoln to Barack Obama, US presidents have presided over many great moments in…
By Kahliah A. Laney
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
![Throughout history people have been persecuted for everything from gender and race to religion and sexuality. While there have been many strides made across the board, the latter has proven to be perhaps the last group to get a fair shake at equality—that’s especially true for double minorities who happen to be Black and gay. Thankfully, there have been brave individuals who have challenged society’s norms, ideals and deeply rooted fears to redefine what it means to be an LGBT [Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender] person of color in a historically oppressive world. As BlackEnterprise.com documents the struggles and triumphs of the Black LGBT community, we compiled a list of 10 of the most significant openly gay LGBT people of color. —Souleo](http://cdn.blackenterprise.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2011/07/LGBT-Trailblazers-620x480-90x100.jpg "LGBT-Trailblazers-620x480")
10 Black LGBT Trailblazers – Still Black & Proud
A celebration of notable public figures that were unafraid to be Black (and gay) and proud
Members of the Black LGBT community often remain hidden but out and proud figures like…
By Souleo
![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
On the Job: Gender Identity & Sexuality Discrimination in the Office
As the LGBT community fights for equality in the workplace, one transgender employee tells his story
LGBT activist, Kylar Broadus (Source: Broadus)
As a young girl, Kylar Broadus (born Karen) always knew…
