MLK’s Niece Alveda King Speaks At Glenn Beck Rally

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MLK’s Niece Alveda King Speaks At Glenn Beck Rally

29 August, 2010 | Derrick Mathis | No Comment

On the 47th anniversary of her uncle’s historic “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial Alveda King joined Glenn Beck at the same spot to bring people together in paying tribute to America’s soldiers and “restoring honor” to America. This is what black America has come to. Anyway up above is her full speech. Enjoy.

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Black LGBTs, Gay White Leadership And Rev. Eric Lee’s Travesty Of Justice

29 August, 2010 | Derrick Mathis | 12 Comments

May have lost the ability to stand up as strong black folks nowadays...but we can throw a good party.

Earlier this week Reverend Eric Lee, head of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), penned an essay for Huff Post titled Travesty Of Justice. Let’s cut to the grit of Rev. Lee’s grievance in the essay with this short excerpt of the post:

I believe that the cause of justice and equality also suffers when the unconscious racism of the white male-dominated LGBT community goes unchecked. I’m sad to see it appears they have not learned the lessons from the mistakes of the California Proposition 8 campaign for marriage equality. The strategy of many LGBT organizations remains to develop messaging for the Black community without actually seeking the input of those in the Black community who have — at considerable personal and professional cost — taken a stand for marriage equality. That LGBT organizers continue to do this, despite the overwhelming research, polling, and basic common sense — which tells us if you want to energize Black folks about issues, you have to actually engage and understand Black people at the beginning of the work– not just as an afterthought.
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A Moment Of LBGT News Pause: Time To Think Of The Soldiers

28 August, 2010 | Derrick Mathis | No Comment

Sgt. Brian Keith spends time with his wife, Sara, and their son, Stephen, 6 months, before Keith is deployed to Afghanistan with other troops from Fort Drum, New York, March 29, 2010.

For the next year, the First Battalion, 87th Infantry of the 10th Mountain Division will be in Afghanistan, part of the additional 30,000 troops at the backbone of President Barack Obama’s plan for ending the war. The New York Times (NYT) will be following the 10th Mountain Division the entire year recording their experiences while they are in Afghanistan.

NYT started this project earlier this year. Watching it so far has been the most moving experience we’ve had in relationship to the United States and our military. It certainly makes us forget about ourselves when watching it and some time afterwards. So much energy in the LGBT community these days has been put into the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. In truth so much of our concern has been exclusively about LGBT concerns. This is understandable and we’re certainly not posting this to admonish our community for fighting for what is right.
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Warning To Congressional Candidate Karen Bass: Don’t Be A Fool And Knock On Our Door This Weekend

27 August, 2010 | Derrick Mathis | No Comment

That's us, standing in our front yard waiting with anticipation for Karen Bass to open the gate and step inside.

This is our only warning so if Karen Bass doesn’t get this in her hands by Saturday morning she can’t say that she wasn’t put on notice. Because we happen to live in the 33rd District—-Karen Bass’s district. And if she knocks on our door in this community outing of hers we’re gonna put her on BLAST.
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MLK’s Niece Alveda King Blasted For Glenn Beck Rally Support; Black LGBT Groups Blow Chance To Coalesce

27 August, 2010 | Derrick Mathis | No Comment

Dr. King’s niece, Alveda King, is scheduled to speak at Glenn Beck’s Washington DC rally this weekend as part of her crusade against pro-abortion rights in the African American community.

Says AOL’s Dr. Boyce, “King, is not making many friends this week. Her decision to join forces with Fox News host Glenn Beck during his bogus March on Washington is likely one of the most shocking and extraordinary political events in recent months. Alveda is being called a traitor for her actions and probably has old uncle Martin turning over in his grave.”

A group of black abortion advocates are also attacking Alveda King for saying her uncle is pro-life. The younger King has been a pro-life advocate for some time since coming to regret her multiple abortions but some abortion activists don’t like what she has to say.
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Anti-Bullying Film And Teaching Kit Now Available; Free Copies To Educators

23 August, 2010 | Derrick Mathis | No Comment

From the Southern Poverty Legal Center:

Online ordering is now available for educators interested in obtaining a free copy of the Southern Poverty Law Center’s latest Teaching Tolerance film – Bullied: A Student, a School and a Case that Made History.

Bullied tells the story of Jamie Nabozny, a student who stood up to his anti-gay tormentors and filed a federal lawsuit against his school district. The suit led to a landmark court decision finding that school officials could be held accountable for not stopping anti-gay abuse.

The film and accompanying educational guide offer lessons for both students and educators, showing viewers that anti-gay bullying is wrong. It will help students recognize the harm caused by bullying and help teachers and school administrators understand their responsibility to help stop the harassment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students.
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