Homophobia in the Black Church

2nd SUNDAY OF ATLANTA

WHEN: March 9, 2008 - 3PM to 5PM

TOPIC: The Politics of Homophobia in The Black Church

Is it possible to develop a healthy self-esteem when the same places we go for spiritual and/or emotional solace seem to consider us less than? Are Biblical literalists affecting the way we make our connections? How are we molding black, gay lives in what seems a hostile political, religious, and familial climate?

Come join Dr. Kenneth L. Samuel, Senior Pastor of Victory Church as he explores how literalism has helped to fuel homophobia/hetero-sexism and hate crimes. Dr. Samuel will bridge the gap between the civil rights struggle of black Americans and the human rights struggle of all oppressed people. Come learn the answer to the question: ‘What does the struggle over marriage equality have to do with the liberation of black folks?’

This session is sure to inspire black, same-gender loving brothers to find our collective voice and reclaim our rightful places in our families, in our communities, in our religious institutions and in our nation.


Join us at the Bayard Rustin Breakfast Room in the basement of Positive Impact/AIDS Survival Project @ 139 Ralph McGill Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30308


PARKING: Free parking is available behind the building (limited slots/first come basis). We learned that the pay lot used by Civic Center across the street is under construction. NOTICE: There is a parking lot off of PIEDMONT AVE. at 159 Piedmont Ave. Remember Piedmont is a one-way street so you may need to loop the block in order to reach lot. A representative of Second Sunday will be helping direct cars to reach parking lot.


MARTA: The building is in walking distance of Marta’s Civic Center Station (N2). Sunday bus service to Ralph McGill Blvd. is available via the No. 16 bus from Five Points Station.