I was asked to comment on a subject I had written about earlier regarding NC's amendment 1, the church, the African-American community, gay rights, religion and President Obama's recent statement.
The story "Black Voters Weigh Obama, Support For Marriage Ban" was written by NPR reporter Tanner Latham. (To hear podcast click here)
I have copied my contribution from the transcript.
CHARLES EASLEY: My first reaction was like, really? Could you not have said this, like, two days before?
(SOUNDBITE OF LAUGHTER)
LATHAM: Easley is a professor at The Art Institute of Charlotte, and he's been in an openly gay relationship for 18 years. He thinks the president could have influenced the debate before the vote.
EASLEY: That really could have swayed some people because he has been very forthcoming in terms of that he is a Christian, he is a man of faith, but he is also this pinnacle of pride and success for the community.
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