Annual Report 2006-2007

Lifting as We Climb From the Executive Director NBJC: Like No Other and the Board Chair

NBJC sits at the intersection of two movements Dear Friends: for social justice and change—the Gay Rights We bring you greetings, from the nation’s premier Black lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Liberation Movement and the Civil Rights (LGBT) civil rights organization. Movement for Racial Justice. This unique Founded in December of 2003, the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) has mobilized Black position has allowed us to enter rooms previously same gender loving people, our families and allies in pursuit of our vision of a world where all people are safe to live openly and honestly in every aspect of their lives regardless of race, sexual off limits on both sides of the fence and to orientation or gender identity. strategize about ways to create a progressive In this ever-changing social, economic and political environment, NBJC continues to distinguish agenda that is inclusive and representative of the itself nationwide by providing quality and culturally competent programming and services to needs of Black LGBT and same gender loving those most in need. individuals, communities, our families and allies. Building a more inclusive movement for the rights and empowerment of Black gay Americans is the groundbreaking mission of the National Black Justice Coalition. We do not take this We are bridge builders across communities and a responsibility and honor lightly. uniter of issues originally thought to be separate. NBJC has strategically worked at the intersection of race, culture, and sexuality to build formal coalitions and partnerships with mainstream and grassroots Black civil rights and labor leaders, Black LGBT and same gender loving organizations, progressive social justice organizations, “As long as there is racism and homophobia in the and others to ensure that Black communities and individuals have a unified and visible voice in advocating against homophobia and racial discrimination. world there is a need for NBJC. We understand the potent combination of racism and homophobia This has been a remarkable year of firsts for NBJC. We developed our first comprehensive strategic plan and vision for the organization designed to help guide the direction of our work; and how it affects the lives of Black LGBT, same- galvanized African-American faith communities in support of gay civil rights and racial justice; gender-loving people. We are here to be the bridge founded NBJC Action, the country’s first Black gay political action organization; and launched a to close the gap of public understanding about our national visibility campaign—The Power of Us™ . lives. We are here to become politically involved to Often we are the first and last resort for our constituencies’ most vulnerable individuals. We are very proud of this important tradition of service. NBJC reaches out directly to Black LGBT and represent our interests at all levels of government. same gender loving individuals wherever they might be: in our neighborhoods, bars and streets, And we are here to become the conduit of spiritual churches, clinics, and public forums. evolution and enlightenment in regards to our Meeting the ever increasing challenges takes a great deal of time, effort, and monetary resources. sexuality. We are NBJC!” NBJC is successfully broadening and diversifying both its programs and our network of supporters. We have engaged in an aggressive fundraising campaign to increase and diversify our ---- Donna Payne, NBJC Board Vice-Chair institutional support through an enhanced individual giving program, expanded special events programming, and are systematically reaching out to corporations and foundations that share our vision of a safe and gay affirming nation. As we move toward 2008, NBJC is now uniquely positioned to make sure that our voices will be heard and our concerns are addressed. We invite you to join us for NBJC’s Power of Us™ Weekend April 24-26, 2008 at the Renaissance Harborplace Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland where we will host our 3rd Annual Black Church Summit, 2nd Leadership Summit, and a health, arts and cultural exposition. Collectively, the conference is our signature annual event with hundreds of participants from across the nation. We deeply value your inspirational dedication as a supporter and stakeholder—we are truly building the strength and momentum we need to overcome challenges and maximize successes. Thank you again for uniting with over 10,000 other partners from around the country to fight for equality, civil rights and justice each and every day! With your stalwart and generous support we are confident that NBJC will continue to make a difference, changing hearts and minds and we all will continue to “lift as we climb.” In brotherhood and faith, Kylar Broadus, Esq. Chairman, Board of Directors H. Alexander Robinson, Executive Director & CEO Our Work:

ince our founding in 2003, NBJC has made great strides in Black Caucus Foundation, National Urban League, the Black our efforts to combat discrimination, promote dialogue, Leadership Forum, SEIU, A. Phillip Randolph Institute, Sadvance public policies and legislation, and raise the visibility of National Black Journalists Association, and the Coalition of Black LGBT and same gender loving Americans in the media, Black Trade Unionist. We have rented booth and table spaces in Black civil rights and racial justice communities, labor circles, at conferences; distributed NBJC pamphlets and publications; faith communities and with everyday people in small towns and and participated in panels, roundtables, and discussions. urban centers. Additionally, NBJC was a co-convener of the Millions More We are a civil rights organization dedicated to empowering Movement march. “Black same-gender-loving, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and I am proud to state that the National Black Justice transgender people. NBJC works with our communities and “Coalition was the first nationwide LGBT organization to our allies for racial and social justice, equality, and an end to speak up in support of the Jena 6. homophobia. Get active, get involved, get NBJC!! –Rev. Irene Monroe, Advocate.com” 9/28/07 – H. Alexander Robinson, NBJC Executive Director and Chief ” • We were invited to join the Black Leadership Forum where Executive Officer we have been active supporters of the Voting Rights Act • Over the past two years, we have made groundbreaking strides reauthorization campaign. As a result, NBJC’s membership in increasing the visibility and engagement of openly gay in this coalition of African American organizations, the African-Americans; building the organizational infrastructure Leadership Forum took a position in opposition to the of NBJC; initiating innovative programs and outreach efforts Federal Marriage Amendment. We were also instrumental in Black LGBT and same gender loving communities to in moving the California Conference of the NAACP to fully increase civic participation and engagement on issues of support marriage equality for California residents. marriage equality and civil rights; building formal coalitions • With regard to religious affairs, NBJC hosted two Black and alliances with mainstream and grassroots Black civil rights Church Summits that combined attracted over 400 and labor leaders; and working to ensure that Black LGBT participants. The Summits were held in Atlanta, Georgia and communities and individuals have an independent and self- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The first summit was held at the determined voice on public policies and legislation enacted at First Iconium Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Over 40 the local, state, and national levels. African American clergy and over 60 faith leaders attended • We published and widely disseminated “Jumping the the first conference. Our keynote speakers were the Rev. Al Broom,” a publication, which answers questions and Sharpton and Bishop Yvette Flunder. provides information on issues related to marriage equality in Maryland. To date, we have distributed 3,000 copies to Powerful ministers, singers, prophets and preachers, living in a waste land of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell,’ particularly if they choose individuals, community-based organizations, civil rights “ to stay connected in an atmosphere of homophobia and homo- organizations, LGBT organizations, and others. We have hatred, and the fact that we don’t tell even when we’re asked completed the research and text for a California version of doesn’t change our reality. It just compromises our integrity. the publication and are in the process of developing one –Bishop Yvette Flunder, First Annual Black Church Summit, for the state of Florida. We have recently completed the ” January 2006 Massachusetts version and are now working on a strategic outreach plan for the state. NBJC next held its 2nd Annual Black Church Summit in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the historic Bethel AME Church • We strengthened key partnerships and alliances with civil bringing together over 200 faith leaders, community advocates, rights, human rights, and labor organizations. We have and thought leaders to discuss the role of religion and faith in attended and had a presence at 20 conferences and gatherings. Black LGBT and same gender loving communities. Keynote These organizations include the NAACP, Congressional Our Work: speakers included Rev. Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Rev. Deborah • In 2007, NBJC launched the country’s first public awareness L. Johnson and the controversial anti-gay Bishop Harry Jackson. campaign—The Power of Us™designed to provide affirming We produced a DVD of the two events that can be used as an and positive images of Black LGBT and same gender loving educational and outreach tool in the community. If you would communities and Individuals. Launched in Washington, D.C. like to purchase, please go to our website: www.nbjc.org. with subsequent events in Los Angeles and New York City, the Well, after all, look at the two major places of homophobia Campaign features LGBT and same gender loving families, “in black America right now, hip hop culture, and in the black couples, and friends with an empowering message of strength church. Homophobic and homoerotic at the same time. and unity. For more information on how you can become –Michael Eric Dyson, Black Church Summit, Philadelphia,” more involved and support these events visit us at www.nbjc.org March 9, 2007 NBJC Religious Advisory Committee • NBJC’s rapid response communications strategy enabled us to Member respond to conservative Black clergy claiming that the federal • In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Loving v. hate crimes legislation silenced ministers by speaking truth to Virginia, the landmark case in which the power: taking on the opposition to ensure Black LGBT and Supreme Court declared unconstitutional Virginia’s anti- same gender loving individuals and communities had a unified miscegenation statute, the “Racial Integrity Act of 1924.” and amplified voice when the opposition to gay rights and NBJC in partnership with Faith in America created a video liberties speak out proclaiming to speak for the entire Black featuring Julian Bond, Chair of the National Association for Community. the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), in support of We live in a society that is determined to categorize and gay marriage and equality. The message in the video was loud “force people into a box, assigning them with a ratings value of and clear—the struggle to achieve LGBT equality is in line good or bad based upon their race, class, culture and sexual with other historic struggles for rights and the freedom to love identification. whomever you choose. –Keith Boykin,” NBJC Co-Founder If for some religious reason you don’t want me to marry in • In the area of constituency development and mobilization, “your church, that’s ok, in your church, but don’t bring your NBJC has participated in numerous Black Gay Prides around religious bigotry against me into city hall. Everyone has a right the country. In addition, NBJC provided financial support to marry the person of their choice. to 10 Black Gay Prides in 2005 and 20 in 2006. As a result –Julian Bond, NAACP Chair, commenting” on Loving v. of NBJC’s participation, each Pride added public policy Virginia case in June 2007 on www.YouTube.com components—specifically HIV/AIDS, LGBT rights and • In this multi-media digital age, NBJC has launched NBJC TV religion, gay family recognition and marriage equality, Coming to better connect with Black LGBT and same gender loving Out pledges and the encouragement of civic participation. youth and to give more visibility to the lives and experiences of Black LGBT and same gender loving individuals, The efforts of antigay preachers and their supporters are not communities, and families. Webisodes focus on topics such “the way to create the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of a as religion and sexuality; what it is like to be Black and ‘Beloved Community’ - where we all strive to treat each other gay; and marriage equality. So far this year, NBJC TV has with respect and compassion. received over 10,000 hits and views. We have also published –Drs. Cornel West and Sylvia” Rhue, Director of NBJC NYANSAPO, NBJC’s quarterly newsmagazine and distributed Religious Affairs, Globe 9/25/2007 more than 20,000 copies at conferences, events, and to LGBT community centers. • In the state of Maryland, NBJC created a state-wide coalition of local and state-level Black LGBT activists and advocates. Having the right to live your life openly and honestly with We held convenings, gatherings, and symposiums on issues of “your partner is a right many in mainstream society take for marriage equality, affirmative action, HIV/AIDS, religion, and granted. But for the LGBT community there are still real identity. We also participated in Equality Maryland’s Lobby political hurdles where discrimination on all levels is still Day at the State House in Annapolis, Maryland. In addition, allowable with very little legal recourse for us to stand upon. the Director of Religious Affairs testified in the MD Senate Being denied the civil right of marriage is one of the most and Assembly on the issue of marriage equality. We also met egregious of these political hurdles as we are stripped of over with Black statewide candidates for elected office to ask for 1,000 crucial federal benefits that would protect our loved their support of LGBT civil rights including marriage. ones and families. • In the state of California, NBJC was instrumental in moving –Nadine Smith, NBJC” Action Fund Board member the California Conference of the NAACP to fully support • NBJC hosted its first bi-annual summit that convened Black marriage equality for California residents. We also met LGBT leadership to discuss debate and develop strategies with Black statewide candidates for elected office to ask for to address the needs and policy priorities for Black LGBT their support of LGBT civil rights including marriage. In people. The Black Leaders Summit was held in Washington, California, all of the candidates with one exception pledged DC in 2005. This gathering will again re-convene during the their full support. Furthermore, in June 2007 NBJC hosted Power of Us™ Weekend which will be held April 24-26, 2008 at and facilitated an educational forum in conjunction with the the Renaissance Harborplace Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland. annual conference sponsored by the Legislative Black Caucus • We also partnered with the Gay & Lesbian Leadership Foundation. In addition, in early 2007 our Religious Affairs Institute to host Candidate and Campaign Trainings Director conducted a media-specific training for nearly 100 specifically designed for prospective Black LGBT candidates faith-based leaders. and community activists. Our on-going goal is to build a • In the state of Illinois, NBJC’s Director of Communications cadre of individuals with expertise in campaign strategies and conducted a media training for nearly 50 Black LGBT activists who are prepared to engage in issue and candidate campaigns. in Chicago. The NBJC Action Fund is a 501c4. It is the political • In the state of Michigan, NBJC actively supported the “organizing arm of the National Black Justice Coalition. NAACP’s 2007 Conference in , hosting 3 prominent NBJC Action conducts lobbying and fundraising efforts on and well attended events: a booth in the convention hall, Capitol Hill and in State Legislatures across the country. church service, and awards reception. Our focus is you! We represent the interests of Black LGBT • In the state of Florida, NBJC hosted 4 town halls entitled, and same gender loving men, women and youth. NBJC “In Spirit and In Truth” focused on homosexuality, religion Action is also dedicated to increasing the total pool of Black in the church and Florida-specific legislation around and openly LGBT men and women in politics. We prepare marriage organizing efforts. In addition, in October 2007 them to successfully run for office through a series of trainings, the Executive Director spoke at the Ujaama Men’s Collective mentoring, and fundraising efforts. conference sponsored by the C.L. Brumback Health Center. –Honorable-Darryl Moore, Councilmember” City of Berkeley, NBJC Action Board of Directors • In the state of New Jersey, NBJC has been active on the issue of marriage and supportive of numerous events, public forums NBJC’s growth has been tremendous. Our success is due in and public testimony with state legislators in Trenton held in large part to your support and has enabled us to initiate ground collaboration with Garden State Equality. breaking programs and move from a small upstart organization to a full-fledged institution.

Lifting as We Climb Fundraising and Development NBJC’s donor program continues to contribute to the long-term growth, stability and diversity of the organization’s funding structure. NBJC would like to take this opportunity to thank all the many individuals and other entities listed below for their on-going support. Contributors 2006–2007

Silver Circle Member-$10,000 and Above Brandon Fitzgerald Laureto Farinas, Esq. Toni Taylor Luis Javier Diaz Earl Plante Lawrence Felzer Will Thomas Dirk Dickens H. Alexander Robinson and Sheila Foster Stephen Glassman Archene Turner Susan Doerfer Gregory M. Satorie Peter Glazer, Esq. John Goins III Shawnee Walker William Dooley Leslye Huff, Esq. Letitia Gomez Scott Wallace Sean Drakes Bronze Circle Member-$5,000 and Above Alice Huffman Alan-Michael Graves, Esq. Aaron Ward Louis Eaton Henry van Ameringen Paul Kawata David Harvey Lisa Weiner-Mahfuz Alfred Edwards Roger Doughty Charlotte Kinlock Kiyana Horton Carmen Wheeler Willis Edwards Brian Johnson Theodora Kramer Kenneth Hubbard Kenneth L. Whitehurst Melissa El Rachel Lavine and Dr. Jerome Hunter Kevin Williams Michael Elam Grand Circle Member-$1,000 and Above Roberta A. Kaplan Kevin Hutchinson Pamela Wilson Wanda Ellis Katherine Acey Xavier Leonard Johari Jabir Robert Witeck Harrison David Eppright James Bryson Sian Lee Lewis Lidell Jackson Gary Wright Kim Ferrell C.H. Buford Ernie McClellan, Jr. Carrie Jacobs Michael Yates Lena Flenoy Kate Clinton and Monique Meadows Demille James Siony Flowers Urvashi Vaid Barbara Nabors-Glass Kevin Jennings NYANSAPO Circle Member-$35 and Above Wanda Floyd William Donnell David Nixon Darin Johnson Mark Abbott Lorraine Fontana Michael Field and Mark Norris Darnell Johnson Miki Abimbola Jacqueline Franklin Jeffrey Arnstein Frank Oldham Hans Johnson Nahshon Anderson Nickalaus Fulks Kenyatta Graves Donna Payne Gerald Jones Paulette Armstead Darlene Garner Marjorie Hill Sheila Alexander Reid Imara Jones Michael Arnold Joel Ginsberg Chris Massey Colin Robinson Babette Josephs Jennifer Aull Michael Giordano Patrick McGovern Mark Segal Maurice Joshua Mark Aurigemma Paul Glass Weston Milliken Robert Shearer Arthur Kaplan Devin Baez Rickie Green James Smith, Jr. Ector Simpson Kate Kendell Andrew Bagnall Rob Gregson Robert J. Smolin Jeffery Slavin Harry Knox Randall Bailey Sharon Groves Ted Snowdon Frederick Smith Thomas Kujawski Stephen Bailous Torii Hamilton Jon Stryker Andrew Spieldenner M. Denise Laws Samiya Bashir Geraldyn Harrison Khadijah A. Tribble Victor Sutton Myrtis Laws Stacy Dwayne Beatty Earl Harville Jamie Washington, PhD Kendall Thomas Circe Le Compte Patrick Bellegarde-Smith Kathy Heggemeier Anonymous Fresh White Charles Lester Angela Boger Louis Henry Frederick Bond Advocates’ Circle Member-$500 and Above Evan Wolfson Alexander Lisicky Earnest Hite Trevon Logan Ricardo Bostic Lamont Holcombe Mary F. Berry Associate Circle Member-$100 and Above Allen J. Lopp Eric Boydston Lorilyn Holmes Craig Bowman Chris Alston Craig Lucas Darryl Boykins Daniel Holzman Wyatt Closs Stuart Alter Andrew Marcus Arthur Breese Olukemi Ilesanmi Pamela Crawley Daniel Anders Mark Mitchell Ed Brockenbrough Richard Jackson Scott Davenport Donovan Anderson Perry Monestero Michael Brown Tenika Jackson James Foreman J. D. Atkinson III Kevin Monroe Ronald Brown Gregory James Maurice O. Franklin Stanley Bailey Diane Mosbacher and Sadiqa Brown Michael Jamieson Mel Heifetz Steven J. Baines Nanette Gartrell N. Jazekiah Brown, Jr. Dwayne Jenkins Kerry Lobel Ian Barrett Lumengo Motiryo Ron Buckmire Denalerie Johnson Michael Longacre Antonio Baxter Reaver Nelson Earnest Burrell Vanessa Johnson Selma Massey George Bellinger, Jr. Robert Nichols Eric Burton Deej Jones Rodger McFarlane Sidney Blake Taylar Nuevelle Stephen Burton Derrick Jones Jonathan Poullard Richard Blum Angela Odom Noury Buttry and Greg B. Jones Gregory Reynolds Kelvin Blunt Ayofemi Oseye Milagros Hill Herbert Jones Ron Schlittler Fred Bostwick Clifford Ouedradgo Royal Caldwell Keith Jones Nigel Simon Kylar Broadus, Esq. Clarence Patton Orlando Carreras Lesley E. Jones Brent Smith Onetta Brooks Monica G. Perry Wendy Carson MaryAnne Joyce Philip Terry, PhD Roy Brunson Alton Pollard Carlos Carter Tom Kam Camille Thornton Elizabeth Bukey Anthony Richardson Ralph Carter Rhonda Key Youngblood Vallerie Wagner Gilbert Caldwell Beth Robinson Gina Charbonnet Cheryl Kirksey Reid William Alan van Capelle Cheril Clarke Rashad Robinson Walter Kyles Alvin B. Williams Michael Carr Jeffrey Rudnick, Esq. Cheryl Clarke Christopher Lane Leadership Circle Member-$250 and Above Lee Carson Robert Safro Carl Cliver Morgan Lerner Mandy Carter Michael Coleman Cornelius Alexander M.W. Savant Ricci Levy Melinda Chateauvert Zandra Conway Christopher Bates Nurit Shein David Lewis Jerry Clark Daniel Cooney Juan Battle and Milton Simpson Derek Livingston Christina Cobb Countess Cooper Michael Bennet Derek Smeirtka Katherine Lowe James Cole Sherman Cotton Akon Brown Carlton Smith Vanessa Lowe Rod Colvin Tanya Crawford Michelle E. Brown Jamel Smith Micah Lubensky Cheryl Cort Lacette Cross Terri Brown Justin Smith Timothous Mack-Jones Joe Cronauer Electra Cummings Richard Burns Sabrina Sojourner Dennis W. Manning John Cunningham V. Curtis-Newton Gwen Carter Jeff Sotland Tony Manriquez Ray Daniels Beckham Davis, Jr. Kevin Cathcart LaShell Staples Oliver Martin Bill DelGrosso Kimberly Davis Carlene Cheatam Tawanna Sullivan John Martinborough J. Scott Duty Jamiah Dawson Kevin Lynn Cothren Robert Szwajkos Fred Mason James Esseks Michael Dejong Martina Downey Leslie Taylor Cher McAllister Carrie Evans Sheldon DeSouza David Fair Marq Taylor Gregg McClain Fundraising and Development Contributors 2006–2007 con’t.

Laura McClain Gerald Myers Henry A. Robinson Scott Simpson Linda Trompetter Dyan McCray Valerie Newman Sean Robinson Maxsonn Smith Laura Tucker-Robinson Donique McIntosh Shonda Nicholas Ixchel Rosal Susie Smith James Turnage James McKissic Kevin Nixon Debra Rose Courtney Snowden Barbara Turner Ayana McNair Samuel Offer Zachasias Russell Robert Snowden Rita Underhill-Smith V. Rene Miranda Kate Ott Atika Saleh Stacey Sobel Anthony Vessels Ray Mobley Chris Paige Sabrina Sanders James Stallworth Gregory Victorianne Raymond Mobley Chryle Penn Yasmin Sayyed Sandra Stamps Edward Ward Brentin Mock Wilhelmina Perry Warren Scherer Kathy Stayton Janice Warren Meredith Moise Todd Peterson Wendy Sealey William Stayton Roderick Watkins Danielle Moodie Anne Phibbs Benjamin Seaman Janice Steele Charles Watterson Christopher Moody Alvan Quamina Michael Sears Charles Straight Jason White Darryl Moore Joseph Reaves Rhea Shapiro Roland Stringfellow Lawrence Whittemore Robert Moossy Ben Redcross Amber Sharp B. Lorraine Stuart Dennis Wiley Rantonia Morgan Thom Rhue Norma Sharp Anthony Sullivan Samira Wiley Jill Morrison Maruka Rivers Todd Shaw Jack Sullivan, Jr. Christopher Williams Aaron Morrow Andrea Roberts David Simmons Harris Thomas Jim Williams Shawn Mott Al Robertson Fred Simms Carolyn Thompson Deon Quentin Young Barry Munroe Robert Robertson Stephen David Simon Kenneth Tinnin Foundations Corporations Organizations Henry van Ameringen Foundation E3 Radio Black Pride, Washington DC Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Equality Maryland Justice Donor Advised Fund Office Max Equality Virginia Arcus Foundation Peen, Good Associates Gay Men’s Health Crisis David Bohnett Foundation Synergy Strategy Group LLC LGBTA Student Resource Center Freedom to Marry Trifecta Consulting Group Log Cabin Republicans Gill Action Fund Witeck-Combs Communications, Inc. Metropolitan Community Gill Foundation Church of New York Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund National Center For Lesbian Rights Human Rights Campaign Foundation People of Color in Crisis Jonathan D. Lewis Foundation, Inc. Service Employees International Union Open Society Institute 2006 Financial Statement

Functional Expenses as a Percentage of Total Expenses Revenue Individual Management & General Total Individual $284,960.00 Private Foundations 9% Total Foundations $597,500.00 Program Income Total Program $ 1300.00 Fundraising Total Funds to be Raised $883,760.00 10% Expenses Program Services $631,371.00 Programs Fundraising $73,863.00 Management and General $71,883.00 81% Total $ 777,117.00 NBJC Board Members and Founders Religious Advisory Committee

Keith Boykin Rev. Steve Baines Bishop Tonya Rawls New York, NY People for the American Way Unity Fellowship Church (Founder and Member Emeritus) Washington, DC Charlotte, NC Kylar Broadus, Esq. Mandy Carter Rev. Benjamin Reynolds Columbus, MO (Chair) NBJC Board Emeritus Colorado Springs, CO Durham, SC Jasmyne Cannick Rev. Ken Samuel Washington, DC (Founder) Rev. Dr. Michael Eric Dyson Victory for the World Church Stone Mt., GA Mandy Carter Washington, DC (Chair) Durham, NC Harry Knox Bishop John Selders (Founder and Member Emeritus) Religion and Faith Program, UCC Amistad Church Human Rights Campaign Hartford, CT Zandra Conway Washington, DC Decatur, GA (Secretary) Rev. Joseph Tolton Rev. Irene Monroe Rehoboth Church Maurice O. Franklin Cambridge, MA Harlem, NY New York, NY (Founder) Rev. Loyce Newton-Edwards Alan-Michael Graves, Esq. Open Arms Church Los Angeles, CA Oklahoma City, OK Leslye Huff, Esq. Cleveland, OH John Humphries Houston, TX Staff Rev. Irene Monroe Herndon Davis Earl L. Plante Boston, MA Director of Communications/ Chief Operating Officer (Founder and Member Emeritus) Media Sylvia Rhue, PhD Honorable Darryl Moore Jasper L. Hendricks, III Director of Religious Affairs Berkeley, CA (Treasurer) Director of Field Operations and Political Programs H. Alexander Robinson Donna Payne Executive Director and CEO Washington, DC (Vice Chair) Nicole Mason, PhD Foundations Program Advisor Robert D. Snowden, JD H. Alexander Robinson Executive Assistant Washington, DC Alex Ojo (Executive Director and CEO) Accountant Kevin Tindell Special Thanks to Chicago, IL Sonya Shields, Alan Bell, Meredith Moise and Sian Lewis.

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