Tag Archives: same-sex marriage
Africa Has Its First Traditional Gay Wedding?
Video surfaces as Africa's possibly first traditional same-sex wedding.
Tshepo Cameron Modisane and Thoba Calvin Sithol, both 27, were married in South Africa.
By Gerren Keith Gaynor
Illinois Gay Marriage Bill Advances to House Vote
Executive committee approves same-sex marriage bill.
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has already vowed to sign the bill into law.
By Gerren Keith Gaynor
Opinion: Gay Rights are Civil Rights
Why every citizen of the US has the right to political, economic and social freedom, and equality under the law
Why every citizen of the US has the right to political, economic and social freedom,…
By Carolyn M. Brown
![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
Hawaii Senate Passes Civil Unions Bill
HONOLULU (AP) — The Hawaii Senate approved same-sex civil unions Friday, potentially setting up the…
By Associated Press
Prop. 8 Backer Stands By Views On Pedophilia
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Lawyers for two couples challenging California’s ban on same-sex marriage plan…
