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Same-Sex Marriage Support Shows Diversity in African-American Religious Community
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Same-Sex Marriage Support Shows Diversity in African-American Religious Community

I commend President Obama for doing the right thing in expressing his support for marriage equality. As a president who has championed the cause of justice and equality for all Americans, his statement sends the right message at the right time.

While some ponder the political impact of his pronouncement, I applaud him for exhibiting the courage and integrity to clarify his position, despite his current campaign for a second term in office.

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