gay acceptance

Charles Barkley Keeps It Real On Why the League Is Still Hiding Gay Athletes

Following the tragic loss of trailblazer Jason Collins, Barkley is calling out the animosity that forces players to stay in the closet.
05/15/2026

This Guy Pranked Straight Men Into Being in Gay Rap Video

The result of "Strokin'" is better than you would think.
12/16/2015
Keith Boykin, Best of 2012

Commentary: Black Is the New Gay

The face of the LGBT movement might be a person of color.
06/20/2014
Keith Boykin, Best of 2012

Commentary: Does It Really Matter Who Michael Sam Is Dating?

NFLer sparks a conversation about interracial relationships.
05/13/2014
Michael Sam - About two months ago, Michael Sam (player for the Missouri Tigers) decided to out himself. The best part about this is that Sam looks to be picked as a potential star in the upcoming NFL draft. (Photo: Darron Cummings/AP Photo, File)

Commentary: Michael Sam Now Officially an NFL Barrier-Breaker

NFL must prove it is accepting of an openly gay player.
05/12/2014

Nomination of Gay, Black Judge for Federal Post Is Blocked by Marco Rubio

Judge William Thomas once had Rubio's support.
09/24/2013
BET Wire

BET Wire: Cory Booker Doesn't Care If You Think He's Gay

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Raven-Symoné Officially Comes Out

The former Cosby kid confirms she is a lesbian via Twitter.
08/02/2013
On Democrats

E.W. Jackson's Greatest Hits

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Ethel “Ellie” Hyton Receives Special Award from Harvard

Bring That Week Back: Ethel Hyton Graduates Harvard With Highest GPA

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Family of Killed Mayoral Candidate in Mississippi Seeks Answers

Marco McMillian was running for mayor of Clarksdale.
05/22/2013