There seems to be some confusion over the NAACP position on the civil rights goals and aspirations of gay and lesbian Americans, especially here in Cincinnati. Current National Board Chairman, Julian Bond was very clear and did not equivocate during his speech in March before the Los Angeles Branch of the Human Rights Campaign...
Julian Bond speaking before the Human Rights Campaign.
With the National organization setting the tone, why is the local chapter bogged down in simple mindedness?
Or is the local chapter, like the GOP-useless.
The time has come to talk with the Black LGBT community. Acknowledge us, make us welcome and understand that as long as one is chained...we're all chained.
We're waiting for you Mr President Obama...we're waiting for you....
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How can you effectively advocate for the recognization of the humanity of one group, while actively seeking to deny the humanity of the other? Perhaps, the NAACP needs to come to terms with this or append their name to read National Association for the Advancement of Colored People except for the following groups:
Sounds like Julian is cruising for a vote of no confidence.
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