How do any of us know what our gender is? If one is assigned male at birth and loses one’s genitalia in an IED explosion, is one still male? If one is assigned female at birth and lose one’s external genitalia, breasts or uterus to disease, is one still female? Obviously the answers to those…
My prowess in sports is of legend. Not! Since my high school days I have tried to be “one of the boys,” but fate has been against me. My size, height and, above all, fear of the ball doomed me. Of particular memory is an afternoon with my friend Gloria and her constant buddy and…
Inaugurated in the United States in the early 20th century, Father’s Day is traditionally celebrated in the majority of countries the third Sunday in June. According to The Library of Congress the idea for Father’s Day is attributed to Sonora Dodd, who was raised by her father after her mother’s death during childbirth. Ironically, it…
Add Jallen Messersmith to the small but growing number of athletes that are taking their first steps out of the sexual closet and into the world of professional sports. Last month, Jason Collins, a center for the Washington Wizards, announced to the world that, yes, he is gay (and black and male) in an eloquent…
ATLANTA — The Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation today announced that former major league baseball player Billy Bean has been named vice-chairman of its board. He will focus on helping professional leagues and athletes at all levels commit themselves to the fairness, equality, dignity and respect that defines true sportsmanship. The Foundation, founded and chaired by rugby World Cup…
LOS ANGELES — In an effort to encourage condom use and safer sex practices, the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health will begin distributing its official “L.A. Condom” in a 40-foot condom mobile that made its debut at Long Beach Pride. Condoms being distributed feature new wrappers designed by local residents as part…
SAN FRANCISCO – GLAAD honored California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, Grammy-nominated singer Adam Lambert and the best in entertainment and journalism Saturday night at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in San Francisco. Mel B, Guillermo Diaz, Tamala Jones, Jinkx Monsoon, Rex Lee and Laverne Cox were among the special guests. The GLAAD Media Awards…
CHICAGO – A new hall of fame – the first of its kind in the U.S. – has been established to honor individuals and organizations whose achievements and efforts have enhanced the fields of sports and athletics for the gay and lesbian community. The National Gay & Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame, a 501 (c)(3)…
(CNN) — It’s the biggest move of his career and it’s off the court. Jason Collins, who played with the NBA’s Washington Wizards this season, has disclosed that he is gay, making him the first active openly homosexual athlete in the four major American pro team sports. Collins, who is now a free agent, made…
NEW YORK – Athlete Ally, a leading organization working to raise awareness about and end homophobia in sports, has announced two more Athlete Ally Ambassadors in Rashad Evans and Donte Stallworth. Evans, an MMA fighter, and Stallworth, an NFL wide receiver join a group that now includes more than a dozen professional athletes. The Athlete…
