African American Roundtable
"Historically, African American churches have not dealt with human sexuality in a positive light. Our theologies are often negative about sexuality—particularly homosexuality—and this contributes to a fear of sexuality and destructive understandings of masculinity and femininity.
"We hope that the work of the African American Roundtable can lead to a radical transformation of thought and understanding in African American communities."
—Johari Jabir
First Coordinator of the African American Roundtable Project
at the Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies in Religion and Ministry
The African American Roundtable brings together African American gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender religious scholars and leaders in order to explore issues at the intersection of race, sexuality, and religion. In 2008 CLGS was pleased to welcome the Rev. Irene Monroe as the new Coordinator of the Roundtable.
The African American Roundtable Participants come from a variety of backgrounds and traditions.
Our thanks:
The African American Roundtable Project was made possible in part by generous grants from the San Francisco Foundation and the Walter and Evelyn Haas, Jr Fund.