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Commentary: An Organization Is Out to Destroy Black-Gay Relations

Divisiveness has been an NOM hallmark.
03/29/2012
U.N. Human Rights Council Condemns Syria and Humanitarian Chief Plans Visit - The U.N. Human Rights Council voted to condemn Syria for potential crimes against humanity in the crackdown on rebel fighters and opposition protesters.And U.N. humanitarian chief Valerie Amos announced that Syrian authorities have confirmed they will allow her to visit the country after repeatedly ignoring her earlier requests.Amos said that during her visit, she will "urge all sides to allow unhindered access for humanitarian relief workers so they can evacuate the wounded and deliver essential supplies."(Photo: REUTERS/Mulham Alnader/Handout)

World Lens — Week in Review: March 6

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White Teacher Files Lawsuit After Suspension for Using N-Word - Last week a 48-year-old Chicago public school teacher thought it was okay to use the “n-word” as a part of a history lesson and, after landing a five-day suspension from his job, he’s now filing a federal lawsuit, claiming his civil rights have been violated.

Bring That Week Back Feb. 29

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Lesbian Judge Refuses to Marry Straight Couples - A Black, openly lesbian Texas judge made headlines earlier this week when she announced that she refuses to conduct straight-couple marriage ceremonies in her state until same-sex couples can wed.(Photo: State of Texas)

Lesbian Judge Refuses to Marry Straight Couples

Tonya Parker says same-sex licenses need to be legal.
02/27/2012
Riots Rage in Greece - Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of Greece Monday, expressing anger over recently adopted austerity measures. The demonstrations left 106 police officers and dozens of civilians injured.   (Photo: REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis)

World Lens — Week in Review: Feb. 14

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Commentary: GLAAD Isn’t Anti-Black

The gay-rights group was right to criticize Roland Martin.
02/10/2012

Roland Martin to Meet With GLAAD

Some say the gay-rights group is the bully, not Martin.
02/10/2012
Uganda Passes Anti-Homosexuality Bill

Ugandan Anti-Gay Bill Not Supported by Government

However, lawmakers will continue to consider the bill.
02/09/2012

CNN Suspends Roland Martin for Homophobic Comments

Originally, the network stayed quiet.
02/08/2012
New Jersey Governor Names First Openly Gay Judge to State's High Court - New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie made history on Monday by moving to diversify the state’s all-white Supreme Court with the nomination of an openly gay Black man and a Korean-born state prosecutor.(Photo: Courtesy of the Borough of Chatham)

Bring That Week Back: Feb. 1

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U.N. Chief Tells African Leaders to Respect Gay Rights

Africa must abandon discrimination, Ban Ki-moon said.
01/30/2012