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Gay and Transgender: FIRE Initiative and Race Equality Archives

President Obama Can Come Out on Gay Marriage

Sam Fulwood III is skeptical the president’s re-election chances will be harmed by supporting marriage equality.

By Sam Fulwood III | Tuesday, May 8, 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

Race-baiting to Stop Marriage Equality Is Wrong

Julie Ajinkya slams the conservative organization for its hateful tactics, which are sure to backfire while uniting progressives.

By Julie Ajinkya | Thursday, March 29, 2012

Filling in the Data Gaps on Black Gay and Transgender Americans

The Center for American Progress brought together advocates last week to discuss a report on the largely unrecognized hardships in the black gay community that won’t be solved by marriage equality alone.

Thursday, January 26, 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

Advancing Gay and Transgender Equality Abroad

Both President Obama and Secretary Clinton made important steps this week for the advancement of LGBT rights worldwide, but some challenges still remain, writes Jeff Krehely.

By Jeff Krehely | Friday, December 9, 2011

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

The Kids Are Not Alright

Black gay and transgender youth are especially vulnerable to bullying and harassment, writes Danielle Moodie-Mills. Congress needs to pass laws that are inclusive of the needs and safety of all students.

By Danielle Moodie-Mills | Thursday, September 8, 2011

Gays Are Us, Part II

Rev. Dr. Dennis Wiley unpacks some of the arguments used to claim that LGBT equality is not a black issue.

By Rev. Dr. Dennis W. Wiley | Thursday, August 25, 2011

Gays Are Us

LGBT equality is just as important as other social justice issues, all of which are interconnected, writes Rev. Dr. Dennis W. Wiley.

By Rev. Dr. Dennis W. Wiley | Wednesday, August 17, 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

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

Repealing Progress

Repealing the Affordable Care Act would take away gains for gay and lesbian African Americans and other people of color, write Aisha C. Moodie-Mills and Danielle Moodie-Mills.

By Aisha C. Moodie-Mills and Danielle Moodie-Mills | Wednesday, January 26, 2011

All in the Family

A telling family dispute over allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly in our military reveals Sen. McCain’s strategy of delay, writes Sam Fulwood III.

By Sam Fulwood III | Tuesday, November 16, 2010

The Essence of Marriage

Newlyweds Aisha and Danielle Moodie-Mills move beyond the black community’s own “don’t ask, don’t tell” policies, writes Sam Fulwood III.

By Sam Fulwood III | Tuesday, October 26, 2010