NBJC Responds to Supreme Court Decision to Hear Prop 8/DOMA Challenges
WASHINGTON, DC — December 7, 2012 — Today, the United States Supreme Court announced that it will hear the challenge to California’s Proposition 8 and one
Gay-Marriage Views and the Black Gender Gap
Sharon Lettman-Hicks, executive director of the African-American LGBT-rights group the National Black Justice Coalition, echoed this sentiment. "Historically, black manhood an
Maryland and Beyond: What This Election Means for Black LGBT Love and Families
Family is the epicenter of Black life, community and culture. For Black lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people, its importance is just as great. Studies show that in
Marriage Equality Takes Four Steps Forward
Election night four years ago was one bittersweet affair for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Americans. They swooned over the history-making election of then-Sen. Bar
History is Made: Marriage Equality Upheld in Maryland, President Obama Re-Elected
Washington, D.C. – November 7, 2012 – Yesterday, Marylanders voted to uphold the Civil Marriage Protection Act, making Maryland one of the first states to pass a
WHAT IS AT STAKE: The Black Vote for Gay Marriage
The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC), the nation’s leading Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, has been a proud supporter o
Silence is Golden on Gay Issues
Two presidential election cycles ago, talking about gays was all the rage. Anti-marriage-equality measures littered state ballots across the country. There was even talk that they
The Black Gay-Straight Alliance
President Obama's evolution on same-sex marriage has inspired a new generation of African-American LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) activists. And the surprise is
A Special Father’s Day Message: Celebrating Our Black Gay Dads
Whether caring for an ailing parent or catering to their children's needs, Black gay fathers are often the anchor to Black families. Their love, quiet strength, steadfas
‘This is a very big deal’
Change is in the air and prominent local black LGBT activists say its effects will be palpable at this weekend’s Black Pride festivities. It’s debatable what led to the