NOM Shows Its True Colors

Do you doubt there are similarities between racism and homophobia?
Check out this sign, spotted at a recent “One Man, One Woman” rally sponsored by the National Organization for Marriage. The photo comes courtesy of the Bilerico Project.
Think about it - people are ready to suggest lynching as an acceptable activity! Even the Tea [...]

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Professional athletes are lightning rods for criticism.
When they squander their finances we wonder how they could wasted more money than most of us would earn in several lifetimes.
When they have legal issues we attribute it to the Dumb Jock syndrome and are quick to declare them guilty.
If they fail [...]

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In spite of the progress made towards eliminating discrimination, there is plenty of evidence that the highly anticipated “post racial” era is more wishful thinking than reality.
Consider the double standard on some recent news items:
Flash mobs are innovative and fun gatherings when it’s white youth taking over public places. When black [...]

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You had to be living under a rock to not know about Lebron James signing with the Miami Heat.
The two-time NBA MVP was the most sought-after player in this year’s free agent class, and he made the announcement on an ESPN special called “The Decision” that was watched by nearly 10 million [...]

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California band Ozomatli has been recording politically charged music since 1995. Their fusion of Latin, funk, hip hop, jazz, and rock music has made them one of America’s most versatile bands and State Department recognition as official cultural ambassadors.
Their most recent album Fire Away includes the band’s first statement on gay relationships, “Gay Vatos [...]

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June 27 is the 41st anniversary of Stonewall, the event that marked the beginning of the modern gay rights struggle. Cities across America are holding their Pride celebrations in accordance with this historic date.
To commemorate the event, The Grio has published their list of rising LGBT leaders. The article is unique because [...]

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Human Rights Campaign gets a lot of criticism for everything from catering to rich gays to not having a more visible impact on national politics, but I think HRC does some good work.
For example, they recently issued this year’s Health Equality Index, a report on the LGBT policies of nearly 200 health care providers.
This can [...]

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Many hip-hop fans are familiar with the idea of “the gay rapper” thanks to books like Hiding in Hip Hop: On the Down Low in the Entertainment Industry, documentaries like Pick Up The Mic, and years of speculation about various performers.
But I think it’s safe to say most people were unfamiliar with Foxxjazell, hailed [...]

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A few weeks after being featured on the TV One series Unsung, Sylvester continues to impact people’s lives.
A story in the Bay Area Reporter revealed that Sylvester’s estate is donating nearly $140,000 to Project Open Hand and the AIDS Emergency Fund in San Francisco.
When Sylvester died in 1988, he bequeathed his royalties to [...]

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Jose James is one of the best new vocalists on the scene today.
Discovered and signed by British DJ Gilles Peterson to his Brownswood Recordings label, 2008’s The Dreamer, introduced him as a rising jazz star. On Blackmagic, James goes for a more contemporary sound, enlisting production from Moodymann and Flying Lotus. [...]

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