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Black Queers Are Tying The Knot


Black Queers Are Tying The Knot Posted on October 5th, 2009 by gestroud 14 views

More and more lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans­gender, and queer people of African descent are marrying. While same-?sex marriage is not the most pressing issue in black communi­ties, these efforts are creating controversy.


Are Gay Rights Civil Rights?


Are Gay Rights Civil Rights? Posted on June 3rd, 2009 by gestroud 5 views

There is a saying that history repeats itself and without a doubt that is what is currently taking place in this country with the gay rights movement.

People who supported slavery, denied white women and people of color the right to vote, were all on the wrong side of history by denying people’s basic human and civil rights. And today, there are many who are still on the wrong side of history by denying gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans basic civil rights.