- The Gay and Lesbian Leadership Institute has partnered with the National Conference of Black Political Scientists to increase the numbers of gay black political leaders. The groups have created the Bayard Rustin Award, named for the openly gay, African American civil rights leader who helped organize the 1963 March on Washington, to honor “outstanding contributions to the field of research on the topic of LGBT African Americans in electoral politics.” NCOBPS will present the first award at its annual conference in 2009.
- Ellen speaks up about the murder of California student Lawrence King. That’s the most political I’ve ever seen her be on her show. Bravo, Ellen.
- For the second time in a week, an LGBT resident of Fort Lauderdale, Florida has been the victim of an apparent hate crime. Read the rest of this post »
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