He was unusually committed to exposing the truth about AIDS in the black community, and he was unafraid to challenge conventional wisdom.
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Ministers today need to sit back and realize what Dr. and Mrs. King were all about they don't honor her legacy when they spew homophobia and hatred.Keith Boykin
The president of the National Black Justice Coalition, a gay civil rights group that met with Farrakhan on Wednesday, said he was barred from the stage even though he had been invited to speak. I'm disappointed, ... They reneged on their agreement.
Keith Boykin
I guess it depends on how widely this letter is circulated. I'm hoping it will help black gay men to take care of themselves.
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Farrakhan's invitation comes even as other African American leaders, from Reverend Al Sharpton to hip-hop superstar Kanye West, call for greater acceptance of gay people. This could signal a turning point in our community, ... We are seeing an unprecedented discussion about sexuality in the black community. I'm confident that 20 to 30 years from now we will look at homophobia in the same light that we now look at racism.
Keith Boykin
If Claude Allen committed the crime, he should pay the penalty. But it does strike me as odd that Allen would go to jail for stealing from budget department stores while George Bush and Dick Cheney go free after years of fraud, deceit and deception to the American people.
Keith Boykin
I've done the activism thing for a long time now, and this is a much better opportunity for me to get my message across, make an impact. Being a part of the media, you get a chance to be part of shaping a dialogue, creating a dialogue. You have much more of an opportunity to create change.
Keith Boykin
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