People For the American Way Mourns Del Martin, Equal Rights Pioneer.
http://www.eqca.org/site/pp.asp?c=kuLRJ9MRKrH&b=4445141
Barack on the passing of activist and pioneer Del Martin
By Jamie Citron - Aug 27th, 2008 at 6:30 pm EDT
It was with heavy hearts that we learned that civil rights activist and pioneer Del Martin passed away. Senator Barack Obama made the following statement on her passing:
“Michelle and I were deeply saddened to hear that Del Martin had passed. Del committed her life to fighting discrimination and promoting equality. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her spouse Phyllis Lyon, and all those who were touched by her life.”
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Brave that he said "spouse" or weak that he didn't say "wife" ?? Your thoughts?
I've read about Del & Phyllis for decades. They were trail-blazers in the true sense of the word & I think the fact that Obama mentioned them at all is amazing! At least he didn't say partner or (eek!) significant other!
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