Coretta Scott King had no problem with The Gays. As a matter of fact she was a strong supporter of equal rights for everyone, no matter their race, gender, or sexual preference. We were disappointed to hear that our favorite wacky Evangelical, Fred Phelps (he of the wonderfully-phrased “God Hates Fags” fame) was going to show up at her funeral, family in tow, not to pay his last respects, but picket against homosexuality.

But The Phelps’ weren’t the only protesters at King’s funeral:

“Coretta Scott King hijacked the freedom train and she has split hell wide open,” some shouted as shocked mourners trailed past.

“Children, ask your parents what sodomy is,” shouted one picketer at startled toddlers and small children who walked past hand-in-hand with their elders.

See, that’s another thing these protesters are getting wrong. Children don’t ask their parents for educational information anymore. They get everything they need to know from the Internet. We just hope they stay away from any online homophobic rhetoric.

King funeral attracts anti-gay protest [NY Blade]
Earlier: Fred Phelps' Dream

We’re a little late in getting around to post this short film by Dean Hamer, but we figured it’s better late than never. In dedication to Coretta Scott King he put together a film about homophobia within the African American community. You may remember Mr. Hamer’s other film At 13.

He writes, “Your readers might be interested in this short video about a graphically homophobic sermon by Rev Willie Wilson of Washington, DC. It's a fitting memorial for the passing of Coretta Scott King, who never lost sight of her husband's belief that an injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”

We think it’s fitting tribute to Mrs. King.

It Ain't Natural [Current Studio]

It seems our dear Fred Phelps, crackpot minister of the anti-gay Westboro Baptist Church, has had enough of just picketing gay pride parades and funerals for American soldiers. He’s now planning on protesting Coretta Scott King’s funeral because of her support of the gay community.

Mrs. King's longstanding support for gay issues included speaking out publicly against a proposed federal constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage. She was also a vocal supporter of HIV/AIDS awareness. “WBC has warned Mrs. King for more than 10 year [sic] that by endorsing the homosexual agenda she was bringing down the wrath of God upon herself, her family and the black civil rights movement. She is an ingrate — unthankful and holy,” the church said in a press release.

Usually we have nothing but bad things to say about Mr. Phelps, and while this time is no different, we do hope he goes through with his plans. Why? Because it’ll be sooooo nice to see the man get his ass kicked by an angry mob on national television. See you in Atlanta, Fred.

Anti-gay church to picket King’s funeral [N Y Blade]

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• RIP Coretta Scott King. [Jossip]