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John Amaechi, the First NBA Player to Come Out, Is a Psychologist Today. He Has a Lot to Talk Us Through.

Towleroad July 11, 2022 Leave a Comment

Published by Sports IllustratedBy Chris Ballard Fifteen years after his big reveal, he tackles the big question: Have we really changed? Each summer … [Read more...] about John Amaechi, the First NBA Player to Come Out, Is a Psychologist Today. He Has a Lot to Talk Us Through.

Topics: Aaon, Activism, History, Pride, Sports More Posts About: John Amaechi

Democratic Convention, South Park, Brian Sims, Pokemon Go, Verizon-Yahoo: NEWS

Andy Towle July 25, 2016 Leave a Comment

Fabrice Lemonnier

DEM CONVENTION. Brian Sims on what it's all about. https://www.facebook.com/JoeMyGod/videos/10209427355773276/   Virginia Governor Terry … [Read more...] about Democratic Convention, South Park, Brian Sims, Pokemon Go, Verizon-Yahoo: NEWS

Topics: Film/TV/Stream, towleroad More Posts About: Bisexuals, Brian Sims, Democratic National Convention, Democratic Party, Film, Health, Italy, Jeremy Clarkson, John Amaechi, New York City, News, News Updates, Pokemon, Pokemon GO, Terry McAuliffe, Transgender, Verizon, Yahoo

WATCH: Trailer For Malcolm Ingram’s New LGBT Sports Documentary ‘Out To Win’

Anthony Costello February 26, 2015

The teaser trailer for acclaimed film Director Malcolm Ingram’s new LGBT documentary Out to Win, which provides insight into the lives of LGBT … [Read more...] about WATCH: Trailer For Malcolm Ingram’s New LGBT Sports Documentary ‘Out To Win’

Topics: Film/TV/Stream, Sports, Trans Rights, World More Posts About: Billie Jean King, Brittney Griner, Conner Mertens, Film, Gay Media, Gay Stories, Jason Collins, John Amaechi, LGBT Stories, Martina Navratilova, SXSW, Transgender, Wade Davis, Wade Davis

International Olympic Committee Pressured to Take a Stand Against Countries Which Oppress Gays

Andy Towle June 13, 2012

The International Olympic Committee is responding tepidly to growing calls for action against anti-gay nations applying to compete in the Olympic … [Read more...] about International Olympic Committee Pressured to Take a Stand Against Countries Which Oppress Gays

Topics: News, Sports More Posts About: John Amaechi, News, olympics

News: Dianna Agron, El Paso, Pyramid Club, Prince Harry, X-Men

Andy Towle June 13, 2011

Weinstein Company picks up Madonna's. W.E.. Same-sex marriage ballot initative unlikely in California: “I’m not aware of a single donor who … [Read more...] about News: Dianna Agron, El Paso, Pyramid Club, Prince Harry, X-Men

Topics: Drag, Health, News More Posts About: California, California, Chris Rock, Dianna Agron, El Paso, El Paso, Glee, Glee, John Amaechi, Law Enforcement, News, Prince Harry, Tracy Young

Towleroad Guide to the Tube #878

Andy Towle April 26, 2011

TOO-ISM: On various types of discrimination from within the gay community. MARRIAGE NEWS WATCH: Matt Baume with his latest news round-up. QUEER UTAH: … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #878

Topics: Activism, Film/TV/Stream, News More Posts About: Basketball, discrimination, gay marriage, John Amaechi, Kobe Bryant, Mormon, Mormon, News, Towleroad Guide to the Tube, Towleroad Guide to the Tube, Utah, Utah

Former NBA Player John Amaechi on Kobe Bryant’s Anti-Gay Slur: ‘Saying You Didn’t Mean it is Not the Answer’

Andy Towle April 14, 2011

Former NBA player John Amaechi, who came out in 2007 after he retired, talks to USA Today about Kobe Bryant's recent slur, as well as his … [Read more...] about Former NBA Player John Amaechi on Kobe Bryant’s Anti-Gay Slur: ‘Saying You Didn’t Mean it is Not the Answer’

Topics: News, Sports More Posts About: Basketball, gay slurs, John Amaechi, Kobe Bryant, News


Former NBA Star John Amaechi Denied Entrance to Gay Bar for Being ‘Big and Black and [Possibly] Trouble’

Andy Towle September 13, 2010

Gay former NBA star John Amaechi tweeted yesterday that he was denied entrance to Crunch Bar in Manchester, UK (where he lives) after the bouncer said … [Read more...] about Former NBA Star John Amaechi Denied Entrance to Gay Bar for Being ‘Big and Black and [Possibly] Trouble’

Topics: News More Posts About: discrimination, John Amaechi, Manchester, News

Towleroad Interview: John Amaechi

Steve Pep August 22, 2010

SP: What's your relationship today like with your former teammates? Have any of them ended the friendship because of your sexuality?JA: I keep in … [Read more...] about Towleroad Interview: John Amaechi

Topics: Coming Out, Space, Sports, towleroad More Posts About: Ian McKellen, Ian McKellen, interview, John Amaechi

Amaechi: ‘Not The Job Of Sports Stars In The Closet To Come Out’

Steve Pep July 17, 2010

In an apparent response to Lord Browne's essay in The Guardian this past Thursday, the paper takes on the coming out of high-profile figures and … [Read more...] about Amaechi: ‘Not The Job Of Sports Stars In The Closet To Come Out’

Topics: Coming Out, History More Posts About: Gareth Thomas, Great Britain, John Amaechi

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