Gay rights advocate makes case to black community (Boston)

[davidinalameda]

http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/01/06/gay_rights_advocate_makes_case_to_black_community/

As a plaintiff, he won over the state's highest court.

As an advocate, he helped persuade the Legislature.

Now, as chairman of the state's leading gay rights organization, David Wilson says he is determined to make the case to his own community.

MassEquality, a gay marriage advocacy coalition, has launched a statewide push to increase support for its cause among black residents of Massachusetts. The effort is a priority for Wilson, an African-American who was named the group's chairman in October.

[Jeremy of Kansas]

1. Thankfully...

The majority of that State is on our side and that number will only grow over time.

Anything to grow our support is good I think! ^_^

[xchrom]

2. since marriage is legal there -- wilson has a powerful ally --

and it will make it easier to make his case.

regardless it's a case that needs to be made -- and he's a great guy for the job.