http://nbjc.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by The National Black Justice Coalition, www.nbjc.org en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:18:12 GMT 2009-12-31T23:18:12Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977949971&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Let us start with a gathering of resources on the subject of gay marriage from a RELIGION’S point of view. (this is Justin Case, http://www.tc.umn.edu/~parkx032/Y-SSMARR.html) The Unitarians put . . . Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:45:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977949971&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Karl Leuba 2009-12-16T15:45:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977939276&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace In March 2007, the nonprofit Disability Law Center sued the state of Massachusetts over its treatment of hundreds of mentally ill inmates. Prisoners with emotional problems who are unruly in some way . . . Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:19:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977939276&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace David Chura 2009-12-09T18:19:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977879931&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace When I was little my dad told me to forget the fear of God...as long as he was bigger than me, there was nothing ELSE to fear.  By the time I was bigger than he was, we had reached an understanding.  . . . Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:27:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977879931&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Karl Leuba 2009-11-24T09:27:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977814429&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace As one of those old, kinda worn out beatnics, I think I should get off my duff and campaign for my  personal issues.  I thought they were all solved, and that I could go on with the party, unconcerned . . . Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:58:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977814429&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Karl Leuba 2009-09-16T08:58:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977750029&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Life got a bit too interesting for a Harvard Professor last week, and it made the news via a strange path.  The President of the USA was asked about it during a Press Conference on Health Care.  . . . Sat, 25 Jul 2009 03:36:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977750029&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Karl Leuba 2009-07-25T03:36:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977656075&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Rainbow Wedding Network Amanda Hager, correspondent (866) 251-1564 http://www.SameLoveSameRights.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2009 Gay Wedding Expos Tour Chicago . . . Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:35:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977656075&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Rainbow Wedding Network Magazine 2009-04-14T21:35:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977623164&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace <object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NrWzeB9pmp4&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x402061&color2=0x9461ca"></param><param . . . Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:58:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977623164&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Rainbow Wedding Network Magazine 2009-03-13T14:58:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977616180&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Action Alert LGBTQ Community… As you know the California Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments with regard to overturning Prop 8. The lead organization, National Center for Lesbian Rights, . . . Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:02:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977616180&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Rainbow Wedding Network Magazine 2009-03-06T21:02:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977615284&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/PPxyKJlDVfo&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x402061&color2=0x9461ca"></param><param . . . Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:19:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977615284&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Rainbow Wedding Network Magazine 2009-03-05T19:19:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977609158&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Join us by saying ‘Thanks!’ to Sean Penn As you probably know, when Sean Penn accepted his Oscar Award last Sunday for ‘Best Actor,’ he spent most of his acceptance speech on commenting about Proposition . . . Fri, 27 Feb 2009 22:27:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977609158&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Rainbow Wedding Network Magazine 2009-02-27T22:27:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977605283&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Same Love, Same Rights GLBTQ Wedding Expo coming to a city near you!! Rainbow Wedding Network & Same Love, Same Rights have started setting dates for our 2009 GLBTQ Wedding & Family Expos. . . . Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:11:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977605283&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Rainbow Wedding Network Magazine 2009-02-24T16:11:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977583362&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Calling ALL Brides & Grooms!! To kick the year off, The Marriott® and Renaissance® hotels of Greater Washington, DC created a one-day wedding showcase where brides and grooms can tour all . . . Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:02:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977583362&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Rainbow Wedding Network Magazine 2009-02-03T16:02:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977579581&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Last days to Register for Marriage Equality Day February 3, 2009 Join Marriage Equality New York for a day in Albany where we will get the chance to meet with legislative offices from various . . . Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:42:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977579581&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Rainbow Wedding Network Magazine 2009-01-30T16:42:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977578550&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Dear Friend, The right wing is at it again, trying to write discrimination into the N.C. constitution. This bill isn't about "protecting marriage," it's about denying basic rights . . . Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:30:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977578550&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Rainbow Wedding Network Magazine 2009-01-29T16:30:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977558391&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Vote for the LGBT 2008 Person of the Year! Take part in Rainbow Wedding Network and Rainbow Wedding Network Magazine’s LGBT 2008 Person of the Year award. Visit www.GayWeddings.us.com and cast your . . . Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:53:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977558391&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Rainbow Wedding Network Magazine 2009-01-09T18:53:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977558076&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace As most of you know Vermont was the first state to allow GLBTQ couples to enter into Civil Unions. While this was an enormous step forward and made a huge impact on the rest of the nation, we all know . . . Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:21:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977558076&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Rainbow Wedding Network Magazine 2009-01-09T14:21:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977553941&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Has the word Marriage become a branded word by the Conservatives? “Marriage”- what does this word mean to most Americans and what image pops up in their minds when they think of this word? Have . . . Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:00:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977553941&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Rainbow Wedding Network Magazine 2009-01-05T17:00:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977550933&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace check out this post - it's right on the money, and i concur. that'll be my aim for 2009, too! http://finallyintheblack.blogspot.com/ Fri, 02 Jan 2009 06:53:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977550933&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Elle W. 2009-01-02T06:53:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977548508&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Planning a LGBTQ Wedding in 2009 – Create your own Wedding Page for FREE! Visit the New and Improved Rainbow Wedding Network at www.GayWeddings.us.com The national web resource, . . . Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:58:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977548508&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Rainbow Wedding Network Magazine 2008-12-30T15:58:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977537251&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Light Up The Night For Equality ACTION ALERT: DECEMBER 20, 2008   WHAT IS LIGHT UP THE NIGHT FOR EQUALITY? On December 20th, we ask that you . . . Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:45:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977537251&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Rainbow Wedding Network Magazine 2008-12-16T19:45:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977533675&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Action Alert! Are Gays Jihadists? Have you heard about the entertainer Pat Boone and his over the top anti-gay comments? Here is a small sample of what he said about the gay community: "...there . . . Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:23:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977533675&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Rainbow Wedding Network Magazine 2008-12-12T19:23:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977516366&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace A friend sent this to me. For some reason it really resonnates with what I'm feeling about the issue. What if folks just stopped using all the terms of heterosexual marriage with heterosexuals to . . . Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:17:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977516366&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace John M. 2008-11-24T17:17:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977498755&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace It's a new day... a new country...a new era. This is what I went to bed thinking last night. And this is what folks are mostly saying this morning. For me, however, the new day brings a . . . Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:52:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977498755&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace John M. 2008-11-05T18:52:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977420539&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace The Clinton Global Initiative has recognized Western Union for its major contributions to the well being of the migrant and poor communities of the world.  Western Union has created a program they . . . Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:25:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977420539&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Karl Leuba 2008-09-26T21:25:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977432784&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace  By: Sylvia Rhue, Director of Religious Affairs I have spent the last 6 years of my life working furiously for the right of same gender loving people to get legally married. I was the California . . . Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:48:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977432784&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace National Black Justice Coalition Washington DC 2008-08-28T20:48:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977392928&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Hi friends and family, I am the president of an art organization called Laini Kuumba Ngoma troupe,Inc and we are presently trying to raise fund for our new community center and youth programs . . . Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:46:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977392928&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Rfuaw D. 2008-07-08T19:46:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977394885&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace   What Kind of Life Are You Attracting? The Law of Attraction says that what we direct our emotions to will be pulled into our lives. Way back in the thirties a couple of guys in the . . . Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:42:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977394885&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Rfuaw D. 2008-07-10T21:42:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977394880&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace   Allow Good Things Into Your Life By using positive affirmations, we can build confidence and get what we want out of life. By Charlene M. Proctor, Ph.D Everyone gets off track . . . Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:38:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977394880&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Rfuaw D. 2008-07-10T21:38:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977394877&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace   Quote for today Forgiveness saves the expense of anger, the cost of hatred, the waste of spirits. -H. More Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:35:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977394877&grpId=3659174697241882&nav=Groupspace Rfuaw D. 2008-07-10T21:35:43Z