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"As a result of this groundswell within the African American church community some big time media names have found themselves sitting on the sidelines. Reverend Jesse Jackson who has been less than clear on the issue of homosexuality finds himself marginalized in the midst of clear speaking voices. Reverend Al Sharpton finds himself without a voice in the issue at all after proclaiming time and again on the campaign trail that he would not only support gay marriage - but perform them. And in the days ahead both will continue to be marginalized primarily because the coalitions of black clergy in America have now a full head of steam and are not waiting for others to lead - but rather taking up the mantle and getting vocal themselves."