Day: April 13, 2011
NBA Commissioner Stern Issues $100,000 Fine for Offensive Outburst
The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation, applauded the National Basketball Association (NBA) and its commissioner, David Stern, for their immediate action following the homophobic slur unleashed by Lakers star Kobe Bryant at a referee last night when he received a technical foul.
GLAAD calls for action from NBA
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the America’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organisation, today responded to a statement issued by Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant:
Vineland High School lifts ban on LGBT websites after pressure from ACLU
The Vineland High School in Cumberland County has become the first in New Jersey to be targeted by the American Civil Liberties Union for illegally blocking pro-lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender-related websites on its school computers.
Gay Athlete Making Mark at Adelphi University
Sophomore Kevin Rohle feels “blessed” to have found a home at Adelphi with friends who accept him for who he is.
GLAAD statement on Kobe Bryant’s use of anti-gay slur
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the America’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organisation, today issued the following statement in response to Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant’s use of a slur:
Bryant and Lakers Organisation Have Responsibility to Speak Out
Today the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organisation, called out Kobe Bryant for the apparent use of a homophobic and derogatory slur after receiving a technical foul during a game Tuesday night against the San Antonio Spurs.