Day: May 23, 2011
HRC Applauds NBA Commissioner David Stern for Tackling Anti-Gay Discrimination
For the second time in a matter of weeks, the Human Rights Campaign acknowledges the National Basketball Association (NBA) and its commissioner, David Stern, for their immediate action – this time following the homophobic slur unleashed by Chicago Bull center Joakim Noah.
Another Professional Athlete Hurls Anti-Gay Slur
Last night during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals, Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah called a heckling fan a “f***ing f***ot” after receiving his second foul of the night. The TNT cameras caught the slur.
GLAAD Calls on NBA to Speak Out against Joakim Noah’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 responded after Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah shouted an anti-gay slur toward a fan during a game on Sunday night.
Rep. Kucinich Joins Board of PDA
Congressman Dennis Kucinich today joins the Advisory Board of Progressive Democrats of America (PDA). PDA’s 19-member board now includes seven members of Congress: John Conyers, Donna Edwards, Raul Grijalva, Barbara Lee, Jim McGovern, Lynn Woolsey, and Kucinich.