In an effort to counter the likes of Rev. James Meeks, Illinois Unites for Marriage has released a professionally-cut video showing African Americans who support gay marriage.
In the backdrop of the Bud Billiken parade, African Americans, including same-sex couples who are black, explain why they support same-sex marriage.
Though there’s no narration, the video is clearly a direct response to statements put forth by some African American leaders that their community opposes same-sex marriage.
Legislation legalizing same-sex marriage did not come up for a vote in the Illinois House before the General Assembly closed for business in the Spring. The state Senate already approved the measure. Pro-gay marriage groups in Illinois continue to try to make inroads with the Black Caucus as well as Republicans — to boost their roll call numbers. Of course, they’re confronting opposition, including from religious groups who want marriage to be defined only as between a man and a woman.
