Kim Burrell apologizes to LGBTQ+ community for 'negative and hurtful' comments
GLAAD has called the Gospel musician's apology "a first step toward full accountability."
JULY 25, 2024
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Obama's Gospel Tour Cheered While Gay Activists Protest
A Grammy-winning singer whose role in a Barack Obama campaign event riled gay activists served as master of ceremonies of a gospel concert promoting the Democratic presidential hopeful Sunday night. ''We're here,'' Donnie McClurkin told a cheering crowd. ''We're here and we're glad we're here.'' McClurkin, who has angered gay rights groups by saying homosexuality is a choice, told the crowd the musical acts were there ''in the name of unity'' and ''in the name of change.''
OCTOBER 30, 2007
Chris Willis Came Out to Make You Dance
After a decade of playing backup to some of the country's biggest stars, musician Chris Willis is stepping into the limelight all on his own.
DECEMBER 12, 2011
Obama: I'm the Most Inclusive on Gay Issues
An Advocate.com Exclusive: When Sen. Barack Obama's campaign announced that Donnie McClurkin would be among the featured singers on the presidential candidate's gospel tour in South Carolina this weekend, it inadvertently ventured into the void between African-American Christians and gays and lesbians. Obama speaks with The Advocate about McClurkin, gay issues, and the state of his campaign.
OCTOBER 27, 2007
New Doc Chronicles Queer — or Not — Rock Icon Little Richard
The influential early rocker was conflicted about sexuality and religion but made great music, as detailed in Little Richard: I Am Everything.
MARCH 16, 2023
Idol Gives Back Nobody
This week you're asked to donate what you can to end poverty. And if you're one of Ellen DeGeneres's friends, then you had especially better pony up the cash. There's also some singing...
APRIL 30, 2007
Mary Lambert: ‘I’m Still Good With God’
The out singer, who just released her first book of poetry, is refreshingly candid.
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
Pastor warns against gospel music because '78%' of musicians are gay
Ghanaian pastor and musician Sonnie Badu says that even gospel music isn't safe from the evil gays.
MARCH 19, 2024
The Black Church's Habit of Using, Abusing Gay Christians
As much as homophobic denominations like Burrell's Church of God in Christ don't want to admit it, righteous gay and bi men are part of their congregations.
JANUARY 6, 2017
Florida Democrats Rescind Support Over Candidate’s Anti-LGBTQ History
Naomi Esther Blemur's tweeted a video in support of an "ex-homosexual," along with other anti-LGBTQ+ tweets.
AUGUST 8, 2022
Idol, Give Back the Four Hours I Spent Watching
If you don't give, next year's Idol Gives Back marathon is going to be even longer.
APRIL 11, 2008
The High Cost of the Black Church's Homophobia
An out pastor says 'praying the gay away' is inviting a devil of an HIV epidemic into the black community.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
Captain Sandy Yawn of ‘Below Deck Med’ Proposes to Girlfriend
A fairytale proposal: The Bravo star and gospel singer share their love story.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Leslie Jordan Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut in Electric Blue and Fringe
Jordan's performance of songs off his gospel album at the storied country music hall is now available to watch.
MAY 28, 2021
Gospel Singer Kirk Franklin Apologizes for Church-Based Homophobia
"We have made it where the Bible is a homophobic manual," says the Grammy award-winning artist.
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Obama Explains It All for You
Senator Barack Obama talks about his record on LGBT issues, Donnie McClurkin, and tells us that he isn't choosing one demographic of voters over another.
OCTOBER 30, 2007
Queen Latifah Breaks Barriers as First Female Rapper Honored at Kennedy Center Honors
The prestigious event, celebrating its 46th year, also paid tribute to luminaries Billy Crystal, Dionne Warwick, Renée Fleming, and Barry Gibb, with President Joe Biden in attendance.
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Kanye West Praises Chick-fil-A, Christ in New Song to LGBTQ Chagrin
Queer activists say that West's song "Closed on Sunday" takes an "anti-LGBTQ stance."
OCTOBER 1, 2019