Human rights activist and media personality Rev. Al Sharpton supports same-sex marriage. In 2012, he made a web video promoting the same-sex marriage bill pending in the Maryland legislature.
"There is something immoral and sick about using all of that power to not end brutality and poverty, but to break into people's bedrooms and claim that God sent you."
According to a 2012 poll, in the United States, 51% of Blacks under 65 support same-sex marriage; 40% oppose it. Black leaders such as President Obama, Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson support it, as does the NAACP.
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Support. The actor appeared in a video voicing his support for same-sex marriage.
Support. The comedian says marriage equality is a no-brainer.
No, Governor Fallin does not support gay marriage.
Support. No politician opposes homosexual marriage.
No, as he says he's Christian and Christian don't support gay marriage.
39% of Tennessee residents support same-sex marriage as of 2015.
The ACLU and the NAACP are among those groups that support same-sex marriage.
I support same-sex marriage because I believe in equal civil rights for all.
No. The National Party of Australia does not support same-sex marriage.
32% of Alabama residents support same-sex marriage as of 2015.