Tag: Michael Sam
HRC Foundation’s Groundbreaking Conference Supporting LGBTQ Youth to be Held in Dallas
Third annual Time To THRIVE conference is expected to attract 800-plus participants from around the nation for sessions on helping LGBTQ youth thrive in the classroom and beyond.
Julian Clary announced as host of 2014 Stonewall Awards
Stonewall today announces its final nominees ahead of the annual Stonewall Awards ceremony, to be held on 6 November at the V&A. This year’s ceremony – which will also celebrate the charity’s 25th anniversary – will be hosted by legendary comedian Julian Clary.
ESPN Apologizes After Report on Gay NFL Player Michael Sam’s Locker Room Showering Habits
ESPN has apologized for a news report that covered the purported locker room showering habits of Michael Sam, the first openly gay player drafted by an NFL team.
Canada’s Labonté Comes Out to RDS
Canadian goaltender and four-time Olympic gold winner Charline Labonté has announced to French-language sports media outlet RDS that she is a lesbian.
HRC Statement on the NFL Draft of Michael Sam
Last Sunday openly gay college football star Michael Sam was drafted into the NFL by the St. Louis Rams. Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin made the following statement.
History! Michael Sam becomes first openly gay player in NFL
GLAAD, the America’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization, Saturday responded to the historic draft of openly gay football player Michael Sam to the National Football League (NFL).