A few miles away at Lucy Florence Cultural Center in Leimert Park, a muchOy vey! The quote should read: "People have this impression that black people in general are more homophobic than the population as a whole but they have very limited data to support this view."
smaller group of ministers -- three, as it turned out -- spoke against the
measure. Among their arguments: that African Americans, given their history of
discrimination, should not be taking away rights.
"Same-gender marriage is a civil rights issue," the Rev. Eric Lee, president of the Southern Christian Leadership Council of Los Angeles, said at a recent event.
[...]
African American voters could play a crucial role in the fight over same-sex marriage. Though they make up only about 6% of the electorate in California, they are expected to vote in record numbers this election because of Barack Obama's presence on the ballot.
The Yes on 8 campaign is counting on them, arguing that some polls suggest African Americans are generally less open to same-sex unions than other groups.
"They are our strongest supporters," said Frank Schubert, who is managing the Yes on 8 campaign.
But opponents of the proposition say they think that black voters may be more tolerant than many political professionals predict.
"People have this impression that black people in general are more homophobic than the population as a whole," said Ron Buckmire, who heads the Barbara Jordan/Bayard Rustin Coalition, a black gay rights group in Los Angeles.
Both sides, meanwhile, are contending that Obama would approve of their view. That's because the first black presidential candidate of a major party has said that he is against Proposition 8 but has also expressed opposition to gay marriage.
Oh well, in the last month I have been quoted in the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times talking about black people and homophobia. I suppose to complete the trifecta I need to get into the Washington Post.
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