Tag: Kobe Bryant
NBA Star Calls Out Homophobia On Twitter
One of the most famous players in the National Basketball Association, Kobe Bryant, took to Twitter on Sunday to tell a fan to stop using ‘gay’ as an insult.
Los Angeles Lakers, NBA to Work with GLAAD to Address Anti-Gay Slurs in Basketball
Today the Los Angeles Lakers joined the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) in issuing a release regarding Kobe Bryant’s use of the anti-gay slur f*ggot during a game this week and committing to address homophobic remarks in the sport.
Kobe Bryant Apologies for Gay Slur
In a pre-game phone call to HRC president Joe Solmonese just moments ago, Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant apologised for using a homophobic slur. Bryant expressed understanding and regret for how his words were hurtful and could be used by some to discriminate.
NBA sends clear message, fine Kobe Bryant
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the America’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organisation, today applauded the NBA for its decision to fine Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant for anti-gay comments made during Tuesday night’s game.
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: