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Originally posted by Honeykiss1974
Will the gay and lesbian movement do the same for us when to the focus turns to affirmative action, "No Child Left Behind", or discussions and legislations that will address why there is a disproportionate share of black men in prison?
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They have, and will continue to do so.
All I'm saying is open your eyes. Go out there and read some of the positons by well-known gay and lesbian activist organizations (The Human Rights Campaign Fund, Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, National Black Gay and Lesbian Leadership Forum). See how many gays and lesbians are already on the front lines of social justice issues -- including no child left behind, affirmative action, and other issues that black communities care about.
And perhaps most importantly -- see how many black gays and lesbians are deeply involved in BOTH communities, and are fighting for the rights of ALL people - not just those organized around racial and sexual orientation lines.