Family Research Council's Ads Target African-American Lawmakers in the Gay Marriage Debate

Rep. Earline Parmon

The FRC uses race baiting ads in their latest attempt to stop gay marriage:

The Family Research Council, a conservative political action group from Washington, DC, is running ads on local radio targeting seven African-American Democrat lawmakers as they consider whether to vote for a constitutional amendment banning same sex marriage.

One of those ads is aimed at Rep. Earline Parmon, a Democrat who voted in support of the 2008 Marriage Amendment. She said on Friday she plans to vote against the current proposed amendment, a shift in position she attributes to the political climate.“Alert. Marriage is at risk in our state. Our laws defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman could be overturned. Call Earline Parmon ask them to vote yes to the marriage amendment," the ad says.

Parmon said Republicans are using the issue of gay marriage to get conservative voters to turn out for the 2012 presidential election. She said she still believes marriage should be between a man and a woman.

The Family Research Council didn't explain how it chose what lawmakers to target in the ads, but Wake Forest University political scientist John Dinan said he isn’t surprised the group has focused on black legislators. 

Hopefully, the equality groups can stop this from getting worse.

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10 Ways African-Americans can be more accepting of the LGBT community

Black folks are seriously behind the times when it comes to LGBT acceptance and understanding. Many within the community still struggle with gay people and still believe
demons are the reason why we are gay.

Well, I'm hear to say, Wake Up and get over it! It is what it is. Blacks folks are LGBT people too!

It is time for Black folks to finally get on the bandwagon and here's how:

1. Stop saying that LGBT issues are White issues. It's an everybody's issue.
2. Education yourself. Stop relying on rumors and lies about the LGBT community.
3. Remember our struggle. We don't have to compare it, but remember the struggle and how it took a lot of love and support to get through.
4. Challenge the church. You should not allow false preachers to carelessly speak for you or put stupid thoughts in your head. 
5. Actually read the Bible see how wrong you have been all these years.
6. Remember, these 'Gay' people are your family. Gays are not some new race. They are your cousins, sons, daughters uncles and aunts. They are a part of you and your family. Always keep that in mind.
7. Realizing gay marriage will not destroy the family unit. That is the dumbest thing I have ever heard. You know what hurts the family? Ignorance and foolishness.
8. Stop forcing stereotypical gender roles in our community. I think men truly struggle with their sexual identities due to the myths we have adapted as acceptable roles.
9. Denounce homophobia in our community. Stop promoting hate!
10. Understand that civil rights applies to all.
    

It's All Part of My Black Fantasy: My Favorite Black Characters in Sci-Fi/Horror/Fantasy

Since this is Black History Month, I wanted take this time to celebrate my favorite African-American roles in Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror films.

Seth from the Beastmaster John (James Evans) Amos played this role. He was a hot daddy.


Thulsa doom from Conan the Barbarian - James Earl Jones rocked this role


Kendra the Vampire Slayer from Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Gone too Soon


Shepherd Derrial Book - Firefly


Selena from 28 Days Later - Diva


Spider from Return of the Living Dead - he was my hero