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Cleo Manago: A LGBTQ+ Biography By The Ubuntu Bio Project

Cleo Manago was born on September 21, 1960. He is a Black human rights activist, socio-political analyst, behavioral health specialist, writer, and filmmaker who coined the term Same Gender Loving (SGL) for LGBTQ people who are Black or of African descent. He is also the founder and CEO of AmASSI Health and Cultural Centers, and Black Men’s Xchange (BMX).

Manago was raised in “South Central”…

Deondray & Quincy Gossfield, Guy Anthony, Alicia Garza & Jussie Smollett Announced As Gentlemen’s Ball Honorees

The nearly sold-out Gentlemen’s Ball weekend of festivities will be poppin’ off next weekend, and the highlight event will be the annual gala taking place on Saturday night. The Gentlemen’s Foundation, the beneficiary hosting organization of the annual gala, announced its group of honorees who have been in servitude for the empowerment of Black LGBTQ voices in America.

Personally, I am glad to…

Kaepernick backlash proves ‘the nation pretends Black men don’t have minds of their own’

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President Barack Obama has weighed in on the Colin Kaepernick National Anthem protest controversy and backed the NFL quarterback’s right to protest as being covered under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.

Despite the endorsement, Kaepernick’s detractors continue to harbor animosity…

Georgia May End Some Law Enforcement Privileges After Investigation Of 171 Fatal Police Shootings

The Georgia Legislature is likely to review a proposal that would end some of the special privileges Georgia police harbor if they shoot and kill someone and the case goes to a grand jury for possible charges.

According to AJC.com, “Georgia is the only state that allows an officer to be in the grand jury room the entire proceeding, hear all the evidence against them and close out the proceeding…

What should we expect Pres. Obama to say during NAACP Convention address?

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On Tuesday, President Barack Obama is scheduled to deliver the keynote speech at the Annual NAACP Convention, marking the second time he has spoken to the historic civil rights organization during his presidency.

Mr. Obama is expected to address criminal justice reform during his remarks. Roland Martinand…

Listing of criminal charges on Tamir Rice incident report explained

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According to an article on MotherJones.com, it has been six months since Tamir Rice died and the Cleveland police officer who shot him has yet to be questioned.

That in itself is utterly shameful.

Now, the Cleveland Police Department has released an incident report on Tamir Rice that has caused a lot…