New 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.
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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.
Aisha and Danielle Moodie-Mills explains why Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll's stereotyping and denigrating comments about black women and lesbians is offensive.
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Jerome Hunt and Aisha C. Moodie-Mills overview the unfair experiences LGBT youth go through in the juvenile justice system.
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.
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 [...]
Aisha Moodie Mills talks to the Advocate about gaining more knowledge of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the African American community.
Melissa Dunn and Aisha Moodie-Mills examine the state of gay and transgender communities of color in 2012.
Aisha Moodie-Mills talks with Michael Crawford about LGBT issues for Huffington Post Gay Voices.
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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.
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.
Danielle and Aisha Moodie-Mills argue that menthol cigarettes should be banned in Global Grind.
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Aisha C. Moodie-Mills explains how a ban on menthol cigarettes will help minority Americans.
Danielle and Aisha Moodie-Mills ask whether hate speech is akin to freedom of speech.
President Obama's reversal on the Defense of Marriage Act is a victory for equal rights, say Danielle and Aisha Moodie-Mills.