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Jasmyne Cannick

BlackCommentator.com Guest Commentator, Jasmyne A. Cannik, Social Critic and Political Commentator, is a native of Los Angeles and writes about the intersection of race, pop culture, class, and politics. She was chosen as one of Essence Magazine’s 25 Women Shaping the World and One of the Most Influential African-Americans in Los Angeles Under 40. She can be found online at jasmyneonline.com. Follow her on Twitter @Jasmyne and on Facebook at facebook.com/jasmynecannick. Contact Ms. Cannick. David A. Love, JD Managing Editor: Nancy Littlefield, MBA Publisher: Peter Gamble

30 pieces

Guest Commentary

Gay Marriage Is Not The Threat To Black America

By Jasmyne Cannick Columnist

As a Black activist who also happens to be a lesbian, my fight has been resolute not to mainstream homosexuality as some critics wrongly and slanderously maintain, but to promote respect for and tolerance toward those with diverse sexual preferences. Look around you. There’s no place that we go where we don’t see lesbian, gay,…

As a Black activist who also happens to be a lesbian, my fight has been resolute not to mainstream homosexuality as some critics wrongly and slanderously…

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Black Gay Pride: Does Green Know the Difference Between Black and White?

By Jasmyne Cannick Columnist

The Miami Herald recently ran an article entitled “Gay Pride Celebrations: the Nation’s Top 10 Festivals are Diverse and Delightful.” Unfortunately there was nothing diverse or delightful in its choices. Topping the list of most festive gay pride celebrations were New York City, San Francisco and Long Beach, California. However, their equally popular and festive…

The Miami Herald recently ran an article entitled "Gay Pride Celebrations: the Nation’s Top 10 Festivals are Diverse and Delightful.” Unfortunately there was nothing diverse or…

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Think Piece: Purchased Pulpits and Spiritual Exploitations

By Jasmyne Cannick Columnist

” I freed a thousand slaves. I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves…” – Harriet Tubman Recently, a group of Black pastors under the name of the Hi Impact Coalition, held a press conference and summit in Los Angeles to announce the kick off for their “Black Contract…

" I freed a thousand slaves. I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves..." – Harriet Tubman Recently, a group…

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