Author Archives: Rev. Dr. Dennis W. Wiley

Diverse opinions in the African American religious community

I commend President Obama for doing the right thing in expressing his support for marriage equality. As a president who has championed the cause of justice and equality for all Americans, his statement sends the right message at the right time. …

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Gays are us

From the pen of Reverend Dr. Dennis W. Wiley, prior to the King Memorial Dedication As the nation prepares to celebrate the dedication of the new Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C., this weekend, I am reminded that …

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Why LGBT equality is not a “white” issue

From the pen of Reverend Dr. Dennis W. Wiley At last month’s 102nd annual convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, a historic workshop focused on overcoming homophobia within the black community. As an African American, …

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