national-organization-of-marriage

NAACP Endorses Marriage Equality

Louis Peitzman · 05/19/12 04:05PM

When President Obama spoke out in favor of same-sex marriage, some worried what effect this would have among his black supporters — particularly in terms of the traditionally conservative black church. But a recent poll showed a significant increase in support for marriage equality within the black community: 54 percent in favor, up from 41 percent last year.