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Aisha C. Moodie-Mills Archives

Black Churches May Be More Friend Than Foe to Gay Congregants

Rev. Delman CoatesNew studies suggest that black churches, despite a reputation for being the most adamant opponents of gay and transgender equality, may actually be more supportive than we are led to think.

By Aisha C. Moodie-Mills and Katie Miller | Tuesday, October 30, 2012

HIV/AIDS Inequality: Structural Barriers to Prevention, Treatment, and Care in Communities of Color

article icon Issue Brief Russell Robinson of the University of California, Berkeley Law Working Group on HIV and Inequality and Aisha Moodie-Mills discuss the need for a holistic approach to eliminating racial disparities in HIV/AIDS treatment.

By Russell Robinson and Aisha C. Moodie-Mills | Friday, July 27, 2012

Disrespected by Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll

Aisha and Danielle Moodie-Mills explains why Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll's stereotyping and denigrating comments about black women and lesbians is offensive.

By Aisha C. Moodie-Mills and Danielle Moodie-Mills | Thursday, July 19, 2012

The Unfair Criminalization of Gay and Transgender Youth

article icon Issue Brief Jerome Hunt and Aisha C. Moodie-Mills overview the unfair experiences LGBT youth go through in the juvenile justice system.

By Jerome Hunt and Aisha C. Moodie-Mills | Friday, June 29, 2012

The Real Reason Blacks Won’t Abandon President Obama Over Marriage Equality

The black community’s support for President Obama is not only about accepting a broader understanding of family but also social and economic policies that help their communities, write Sophia Kerby and Aisha C. Moodie-Mills.

By Sophia Kerby and Aisha C. Moodie-Mills | Thursday, May 17, 2012

President Obama Is Ending Black America’s ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Policy

Since President Obama declared his support for marriage equality last week, many politicos (including myself) have speculated about whether black voters, who are divided on the issue, will abandon him. The consensus among gay rights supporters and foes alike is a resounding "no." Sure, some black clergy are outraged, but even they admit this issue [...]

By Aisha C. Moodie-Mills | Thursday, May 17, 2012

Moving Beyond Stigma

Aisha Moodie Mills talks to the Advocate about gaining more knowledge of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the African American community.

By Aisha C. Moodie-Mills | Monday, April 30, 2012

The State of Gay and Transgender Communities of Color in 2012

Melissa Dunn and Aisha Moodie-Mills examine the state of gay and transgender communities of color in 2012.

By Melissa Dunn and Aisha C. Moodie-Mills | Friday, April 13, 2012

Michael Crawford and Aisha Moodie-Mills Discuss Invisibility, Closeted Black Celebrities, and More

Aisha Moodie-Mills talks with Michael Crawford about LGBT issues for Huffington Post Gay Voices.

By Aisha C. Moodie-Mills | Thursday, February 23, 2012

Jumping Beyond the Broom

book_alt2 icon Report Aisha C. Moodie-Mills looks at issues facing black gay and transgender Americans, and makes recommendations on how to improve the lives of those in this community.

By Aisha C. Moodie-Mills | Thursday, January 19, 2012

LGBT Equality Within the Church

Aisha Moodie-Mills and Sally Steenland talk with Rev. Dr. Dennis W. Wiley, co-pastor of the Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ in Washington, D.C., about his work toward LGBT equality within the church.

By Aisha C. Moodie-Mills, Sally Steenland, and Rev. Dr. Dennis W. Wiley | Thursday, October 27, 2011

Cancer Never Tasted So Good

Danielle and Aisha Moodie-Mills argue that menthol cigarettes should be banned in Global Grind.

By Danielle Moodie-Mills and Aisha C. Moodie-Mills | Thursday, May 12, 2011

Flavored Disease and Death for Minorities

article icon Issue Brief Aisha C. Moodie-Mills explains how a ban on menthol cigarettes will help minority Americans.

By Aisha C. Moodie-Mills | Thursday, May 12, 2011

Free Speech or Hate Speech?

Danielle and Aisha Moodie-Mills ask whether hate speech is akin to freedom of speech.

By Danielle Moodie-Mills and Aisha C. Moodie-Mills | Friday, March 4, 2011

Justice for All

President Obama's reversal on the Defense of Marriage Act is a victory for equal rights, say Danielle and Aisha Moodie-Mills.

By Danielle Moodie-Mills and Aisha C. Moodie-Mills | Thursday, February 24, 2011