Farrakhan Meets Black Gay Leaders
By Keith Boykin, in sexuality
Thursday, October 13 2005, 12:36AM
Washington -- Minister Louis Farrakhan met with black gay and lesbian leaders yesterday in an historic meeting in Washington, D.C. to discuss gay and lesbian participation in the Millions More Movement March. In a meeting that lasted well over an hour, the Nation of Islam leader met with National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) President Keith Boykin, NBJC Vice President Donna Payne and NBJC Executive Director H. Alexander Robinson.
The meeting was the fourth time NBJC members have met Farrakhan. Boykin met with Farrakhan in Atlanta in February, Payne met with Farrakhan in Washington in September, and all three met with Farrakhan by phone just last month. Also present at the most recent meeting on Wednesday were Rev. Willie Wilson, the executive director of the Millions More March, and members of Minister Farrakhan's immediate family.
(Photo: Keith Boykin, Donna Payne, Minister Louis Farrakhan and H. Alexander Robinson. Click on the photo above to see the full size image.)
Comments conceal
Andres Duque
October 13 2005, 1:20AM
Keith
This speaks to your (and other's) perserverance on the issue. I truly hope it rransforms into a real visible presence at the DC event. Congratulations..
Kenneth Winfrey
October 13 2005, 2:29AM
To all of you and Farrakhan: The world is a better place today because of your diplomacy!
Jazzluva31
October 13 2005, 8:22AM
Keith -- As always, congrats to you and the "delegation" for continuing the fight!!
Keep up the good work!
Disappointed
October 13 2005, 8:35AM
Sooooo, what happen at the meeting?
marcus
October 13 2005, 10:57AM
Keith,
Peace and properity to all and the Million More Movement March.
This picture speaks volumes. Respect for each other without bias and negative agendas.
Here pictured is and should be our leads.
Much Love
cmoney
October 13 2005, 11:09AM
Interesting how Willie Wilson isn't in the picture. I'm sure they made some "interesting" comments behind you all's backs when you left. Now that they need someone to show up at their march, they reach out to the gay community. Sorry, I have better things to do than hang out with the homophobes. Have fun.
Mel Smith
October 13 2005, 2:17PM
Congralations Keith and everyone of the National Black Justice Coalition. I also admire and respect Louis Farrakhan.
brian
October 13 2005, 2:30PM
keith, i have been thinking long and hard about the issue of gays taken part in the march and i would like to know what is the whole purpose of the march aside of raising money and politics? what differences were made from the last march ten years ago and how have the lives of african americans improved based on these marches ? please respond.
Bklynbro
October 13 2005, 3:46PM
Keith, it's being said that you've been asked to speak at the march. Is it true? WOW! It would really balance things out if you AND Cleo Manago are speaking. What a great opportunity!
Kola Boof
October 13 2005, 5:05PM
Keith,
CONGRATULATIONS on being chosen to speak at the March.
I've posted a thread about you on my own discussion board "The Kool Room".
I love you and wish you the best.
Alicia Banks--thank you for sending me the Scoop.
Kola
Sharif
October 13 2005, 7:41PM
Congratulations and good luck Keith!
PhillyPhile
October 14 2005, 1:16PM
Question: I plan on partcipate in the events of the march. Does anyone know what time it starts?
Gregg
October 14 2005, 2:05PM
As I said to you on the subway a couple of weeks ago, I appreciate your work. Thanks Keith!
Mark Davis
October 14 2005, 3:34PM
Good luck speaking at the march.
Nyah Molneaux
October 14 2005, 5:11PM
Willie Wilson is the bitch of the year. On the news when Willie Wilson was told that Keith was going to speak at the March, the little pussy was confused and flustered.
Keith, I think that you should do Assholes of the Year Award. Candidates are Karl Rove, Willie Wilson, President Bush, Bill Frist, William Bennett. The list is so long.
Darick
October 15 2005, 11:17AM
im a little confused on what the minister farrakhan meeting with top gay black officials is gonna change for gay blacks, when we arent aloud to be part of the muslim movement, so what would it prove to march with him in a million man march, is this goin to be the beginning of acceptance from his movemnet or is the million man march just for publicity? concerned!
Ramizz
October 15 2005, 12:03PM
Keith I am happy and feel absolutely blessed to be able to be alive for this event 10 yrs ago I was on my death bed with AIDS and could not attend the million man march. Today I am blessed to be alive and well. I look anxioulsy to hear what you will say. Good luck and I believe Farahkkan is far more intelligent to understand that there is power in numbers, what affects the Black community is all inclusive, I thank him for his brave and intelligent move towards an open door policy in the Black community, I thank Alicia Banks for informing me of this historical event.
j. gregory griffin
October 16 2005, 7:36PM
why was my comments not registered regarding my speech advice to you. explain please. brother griffin
TJ
October 20 2005, 4:03PM
Keith I am UCC and am also working on ordination would like to have an covosation with you.