NBJC Commends the NAACP’s Support of Marriage Equality
Washington, D.C. – May 19, 2012 – Today, the NAACP released a resolution supporting marriage equality. The organization’s board of directors voted to suppo
In L.A., Obama’s ‘Brave’ Decision Earns Praises, Rebukes
President Obama’s endorsement of gay marriage, which he revealed one week ago in an interview ABC host Robin Roberts, remains a hot-button topic in Black communities in Los A
S/He Said: Reactions to Obama
"It is an honor to witness our President take such a strong stand in support of gay and lesbian couples across the country. This affirmation reinforces the Administration'
Black Civil Rights and Faith Leaders Combat Divide & Conquer Strategies
Washington, DC, May 17, 2012 – "NoWedge 2012: A Memo to Black America" presented a unified, grassroots movement among Black civil rights and faith leaders in respon
Rev. Dr. Michael Eric Dyson on President Obama’s Support of Marriage Equality
On Friday, May 11, Rev. Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, guest host of MSNBC's The Ed Show, challenged Black pastors who are critical of President Obama's historic endorsement of ma
Happy Mother’s Day: Saluting Our Black Lesbian Moms
As we celebrate the courageous leadership of our president and the reverence he showed in his consultation with his wife and daughters, NBJC recognizes the powerful women that have
NBJC Applauds President Obama’s Endorsement of Marriage Equality
Washington, D.C. – May 9, 2012 – Today, President Obama affirmed his support of marriage for loving and committed same-sex couples. The National Black Justice Co
North Carolina Passes Amendment One
Washington, D.C. – May 9, 2012 – Yesterday, North Carolinians voted to pass Amendment One, which will change the state’s constitution to recognize only mar
North Carolina Voters Decide Fate of Amendment One
The polls officially opened at 6:30 a.m. in North Carolina. Today voters will finally decide the fate of Amendment One, a controversial amendment to the state's constitution th
Vice President Joe Biden Endorses Marriage Equality, White House Responds
Vice President Joe Biden expressed his support for marriage equality over the weekend on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” “I am absolutely comfortable with the fact