Church used to be the cornstone of all activity, what is it now?
In the past decade the black church’s image has been one of mega churches with its Bentley driving pastors. In addition to saving the souls of thousands, pastors branched out to embark on other endeavors outside of the church such as books, production companies, movies and columns in popular Black magazines. The visibility of the Pastor’s brand took precedence over the actual work being done by the church. But prior to the uber successful publicized mega churches, the black church has always been the cornerstone of the black community. Read more »
Nice. Right Wing Watch (RWW) reports that Mitt Romney’s campaign made public on Monday a letter from the Social Conservatives Coalition that touts the politician’s anti-gay marriage and anti-abortion views while governor of Massachusetts. But it’s the names of the signed off groups that got RWW’s attention.
One would be Roberto Miranda, who is on recording as saying that claimed that Satan is behind marriage equality and directly tied advances for gay rights to the attacks on September 11th, 2001.
A judge ruled that the US gov’t has failed to show “a plausible, legitimate rationale” for excluding same-sex couples from California’s long-term health insurance program last Thursday, according to Courthouse News.
The federal government has failed to show “legitimate rationale” for excluding same-sex couples from California’s long-term health insurance program, a federal judge ruled Thursday.
Three gay and lesbian couples sued the Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service, California Public Employees Retirement System and their respective heads last April after they were barred from enrolling in CalPERS’ long-term care program. Read more »
We're queer as a $3 bill. And we love Starbucks. Bring it NOM.
Interesting. Does the National Organization for Marriage (NOM) think they can take on a beloved java giant like Starbucks? Apparently so. In a press release issued on Monday, the goofy anti-gay marriage organization straight up told Starbucks to “Stay Out Of Marriage Fights.”
NOM is miffed at Starbucks’ pro-gay marriage activities in Washington state and the company’s decision to ask the Supreme Court to strike down the federal definition of marriage as one man and one woman as well.
The nerve!
Guess that means after posting this we’ll be headed to Starbucks for our usual—-Caramel Venti Frappuccino (with extra caramel. Yummers:)))
THE STATE OF BLACK LGBT LOS ANGELES Where Do We Go From Here: A Brainstorming Solutions Summit
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 6:30-9pm, moderated by award-winning journalist, TV producer and activist, Ifalade Ta’Shia Asanti, In the Meantime Men unites a panel of six prominent Black LGBT/SGL community leaders with the Los Angeles community to brainstorm on viable solutions to the current challenges facing LGBT/SGL African-Americans living in Los Angeles County and the State of California. This forum is free and open to the general public. Allies are strongly encouraged to attend.
That’s right keds. You too, can shake hands and be photographed with our adorable first lady while nibbling on the daintiest of hors d’ouvers . The event is happening this Wednesday at a private residence. And for the right dollar you can don your Sunday best and trot on over to meet Mrs. Obama.
Wait. Did we say right dollar?
Oh yes—tee hee. Our bad. This IS a fundraiser for President Obama’s 2012 campaign. Please read the second half of this “invite.” Read more »
Opinion | Derrick Mathis January 31, 2012 | 
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