Viktor Kerney
At a Glance:
Viktor Kerney has been a Project Contributor since August 2011, has written 39 entries and currently lives in Los Angeles.
Bio
Viktor Kerney is a writer, blogger and activist. He serves as the Co-chair of the Jordan Rustin Coalition, an organization devoted to the empowerment of the LGBT African American community in Greater Los Angeles. Viktor is also the Assistant Director of Residential Education overseeing Student Development and Leadership at the University of Southern California. In his spare time, he runs the blog "Maybe It's Just Me..." (southern4life.blogspot.com) where he talks about life, politics, comic books, horror movies and the LGBT movement. Viktor currently resides in Los Angeles with his partner, Jamie.
Viktor Kerney: Recently Filed
The NAACP Endorses Marriage Equality
Filed by Viktor Kerney | May 20, 2012 12:30 PM |Yesterday, the NAACP made history. During a meeting in Miami, the board of directors passed a resolution that will wholeheartedly endorse marriage equality.Read More
Black Pastors: Getting On the Right Side of History
Filed by Viktor Kerney | May 18, 2012 10:00 AM |After President Obama made his gay marriage announcement, it seemed that everyone looked to the black churches for their reaction. As some pastors shrugged it off and went about their business, several pastors and church leaders fell into the classic stereotypical trap.Read More
President Obama Will Repeal DOMA in Second Term
Filed by Viktor Kerney | May 15, 2012 12:00 PM |During last night's fundraising event at the Rubin Museum of Art in New York City, President Obama announced he will repeal DOMA in his second term.Read More
5 Reasons the Black Church Shouldn't Support Amendment One
Filed by Viktor Kerney | May 08, 2012 10:00 AM |The Amendment One battle is hitting inferno status. From folks shooting and pissing on signs to a slew of marriage commercials, the fight to define marriage has everyone talking. It's not a secret that the Black church is split on the matter.Read More
Bullied Gay Teen Faces Expulsion for Firing Stun Gun at School
Filed by Viktor Kerney | May 06, 2012 2:00 PM |Darnell Young is a gay teen who has been teased and bullied at school in Indianapolis for months. With no support from the school, Darnell's mother took matters in her own hands - she gave her son a stun gun to protect himself.Read More
