by admin | Jan 2, 2015 | Articles, Equality, LGBTQIA+
2014 was an undeniably positive year for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) athletes. The visibility surrounding queer athletes in the mainstream media reached an unprecedented level this year; many athletes came out and excelled in their respective...
by admin | Feb 14, 2014 | Articles, Equality, LGBTQIA+, News
Earlier this month, college football star Michael Sam came out publicly as gay in a poignant interview with The New York Times. Sam, a defensive lineman for the University of Missouri, had already come out to his teammates and family, all of whom have been reportedly...
by admin | May 22, 2013 | Articles, News
When professional athletes in popular sports come out, it’s a big deal. In early May, when NBA player Jason Collins publicly announced that he is gay, his declaration was met with an enormous outpouring of support from fans and media. Collins’ brave announcement has...