She knew gay people long before me. She was well-grounded, well-versed in all people's rights. It's not surprising she would stand up for us when nobody else would. She not only talked the talk, she walked the walk.

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I think the world has lost a great voice for social justice, but particularly for gays and lesbians we have lost one of our greatest allies. She was always there when we called.

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I was there for her. I buried one of my dearest friends. I was not going to get caught up in the minutia of where [the funeral] was held. This was a home-going service she would have been proud of. She was always controversial, so it's not surprising her funeral was controversial.

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It's not surprising. Through her mother's whole illness, Bernice is the one that's been looking after her mother.

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Eddie Long and Bernice hugged and embraced me. Bernice and I don't agree on every issue, but I love her like a sister. She is part of my extended family.

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