Black Caucus Statement on Life of Tyron Garner
(Thursday, September 14, 2006)
Washington, DC - Today, the Black Caucus of the National Stonewall Democrats issued the following statement regarding the life of Tyron Garner:
"This week the GLBT community lost one of it's most courageous heroes. Tyron Garner was not your traditional activist, he did not march in rallies or raise funds for political candidates. However, in his own silent existence he was one of the titans of our movement.
(Tuesday, January 31, 2006)
Washington, DC - Today, the National Stonewall Democrats and the National Stonewall Democrats Black Caucus issued the following statements on the passing of civil rights leader Coretta Scott King:
"Standing behind a great movement was a grand woman who shouldered the hopes of our American dream. Returning to Memphis five days after the assassination of her husband to demand justice for working families, Coretta Scott King continued her advocacy for the expansion of liberty embodied by their partnership. Mrs. King argued that our nation would not fulfill its promise unless all Americans, including gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender citizens, were afforded equal treatment under the law." - Eric Stern, NSD Executive Director
Dear all,
We are pleased to announce that the National Stonewall Democrats have joined African American lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender leaders to strengthen their efforts to address the legislative concerns of LGBT citizens with the formation of a Black Caucus.
Understanding the role that LGBT people of color continue to play in the fight for equal rights and representation, we believe that a Black Caucus, speaking with a single voice, will provide political influence with Black elected officials, visibility for Black LGBT persons, and encourage more Black LGBT Democrats to get involved at both the local and national levels of the NSD.
National Black Justice Coalition
International Federation of Black Prides
Resource: 2005 Calender of Black Prides (pdf)
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Keith Boykin is a best selling author, commentator and columnist. As a former White House aide to President Clinton, Boykin has become one of the nation's leading commentators on race, sexuality and politics. He serves on the board of the National Black Justice Coalition.
Jasmyne Cannick is an award-winning syndicated columnist who was recently named by Essence magazine as "One of 25 Women Changing the World." Her columns can be read in newspapers across the country, and she is a reqular television guest for political and news programs. Cannick co-chairs the Stonewall Democrats Black Caucus, and is a regular contributor the the Stonewall Democrats Campaign TrailMix blog.
