How race plays role in Jason Collins' coming out
OPINION - There’s nothing like a public figure daring to declare his or her homosexuality to show how damningly self-centered everyone else can be....
NFL remains litmus test for gay athletes in professional sports
OPINION - We’re making progress. But until we see an openly NFL gay player, and openly gay players in all of America’s major sports, there’s still considerable work to do...
Wade Davis understands Jason Collins' struggle
(AP) - As an aspiring NFL cornerback a decade ago, Wade Davis wanted to stand out on the field, not for his sexual orientation...
Bill Clinton asks fans to support Jason Collins
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former President Bill Clinton is asking fans and colleagues of NBA player Jason Collins to support and respect him after Collins announced he is gay...
NBA center Jason Collins: 'I'm black and I'm gay'
theGRIO REPORT - Jason Collins, a journeyman 12-year NBA veteran, has written an op-ed for 'Sports Illustrated' where he comes out as 'gay.' Collins is the first male athlete in the four major U.S. sports to come out as gay...
Black state senator receives positive response after 'coming out'
theGRIO REPORT - Nevada State Sen. Kelvin Atkinson (D - North Las Vegas) came out to fellow lawmakers Monday during a legislative debate on repealing the gay marriage ban from the state constitution...
T-Pain calls out 'homphobic idiots'
theGRIO REPORT - T-Pain took to his Twitter account last week to address all the 'homophobic idiots'...
Boy Scouts proposing to lift gay ban for youth
NEW YORK (AP) - Under pressure over its longstanding ban on gays, the Boys Scouts of America is proposing to lift the ban for youth members but continue to exclude gays as adult leaders...
Brittney Griner talks sexuality in sports: 'I'm out and I'm fine'
theGRIO REPORT - In a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, the WNBA's top draft picks, Brittney Griner, Elena Delle Donne, and Skylar Diggins, discuss sexuality in sports.
Magic Johnson's son talks about being gay
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The 20-year-old son of basketball great Magic Johnson is surprised by the public interest in his being gay, something that he revealed to his supportive family several years ago...
