Why Prop 8 Passed in California: The Myth of the Black/Gay Divide

Institutionalized homophobia in American society is definitely a white monopoly.

…pitting one group of oppressed against another can only aid those in positions of wealth and power who benefit from divide-and-conquer tactics. For this reason, many prominent African American leaders, from Coretta Scott King to Al Sharpton, have taken an unequivocal stand in defense of gay marriage.

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