The Jim Henson Company, the creative force behind beloved shows such as “The Muppets,” “Fraggle Rock” and “Labyrinth,” has severed ties with Chick-fil-A due to the fast food chain’s CEO’s recent comments opposing same-sex marriage. According to a “Muppets” fan site, The Jim Henson Company had partnered with Chick-Fil-A to feature Henson’s Creature Shop toys […]
Chick-fil-A President Dan Cathy said in a Baptist Press article that the Atlanta-based restaurant chain is “guilty as charged” in its support of traditional marriage. “We are very much supportive of the family — the biblical definition of the family unit,” Cathy said in the article. “We are a family-owned business, a family-led business, and we […]
Just one day after electing their first African-American president in its history, Southern Baptists took a step backward and passed a resolution opposing the idea that same-sex marriage is a civil rights issue. For an organization with a well-documented history of racism, the election of the Rev. Fred Luter Jr. of New Orleans as the […]
A disturbing video of a 4-year-old Indiana boy singing “ain’t no homos going to make it to Heaven” in church has gone viral. After the child sings “I know the Bible’s right, somebody’s wrong… ain’t no homos gonna make it to heaven”, the church applauds loudly and gives a standing ovation. The incident took place […]
The NAACP did a great thing this week when they joined President Obama and many other civil rights leaders by formally endorsing marriage equality. The resolution itself reads as: The NAACP Constitution affirmatively states our objective to ensure the “political, educational, social and economic equality” of all people. Therefore, the NAACP has opposed and will […]
My comments on same sex marriage is this… No matter what laws are put into place to allow whatever, we all have a right to choose the way we live and the way our lives are governed. Even the word of God says “I call heaven and earth as a witness against you, therefore I […]
The NAACP has announced that its backing same-sex marriage, more than a week after President Obama also expressed support for the issue. “The mission of the NAACP has always been to ensure political, social and economic equality of all people,” Roslyn M. Brock, chairman of the NAACP’s board of directors, said in a statement. “We […]
Black pastors took to their respective pulpits around the nation Sunday morning and offered differing opinions on President Barack Obama’s support of same-sex marriage. While opinions seemed to be mixed, very few pastores ventured into commentary suggesting that their congregations withdraw their political support from the President. The Rev. Wallace Charles Smith, for example, told […]
In this exclusive opinion piece, noted Baltimore-based minister Rev. Dr. Jamal-Harrison Bryant responds to President Obama’s recent declaration of support for same-sex marriages. ———— The African American community has beamed with tremendous pride at the work of the first Black President, Barack Obama, in his first term: Bringing the troops home; creating jobs.; doubling the […]
President Barack Obama made headlines today in an interview with ABC and Robin Roberts when he said he now supports same-sex marriage. “At a certain point I’ve just concluded that for me personally it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same sex couples should be able to get married,” […]
Would President Barack Obama’s reelection campaign benefit from him supporting gay marriage, TheRoot asks. SEE ALSO: Top Ten Myths About 2012 Obama is arguably the most gay friendly president in U.S. history. His repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” and passage of a federal law that further extends protections of LGBT people firmly solidifies his […]
The Human Rights Campaign has launched a campaign featuring prominent African Americans in support of same sex marriage. NAACP head Julian Bond, comedian Mo’Nique, and Newark Mayor Corey Booker have all made video testimonials supporting gay marriage. The New York Times reports: This isn’t a topic that advocates for gay rights or their many black […]
