Jason Collins
He is first African American male who admitted to being gay while still playing in the NBA. Jason plays for the Washington Wizards. At the end of this season he will be a free agent. He wears the number 98 in memory of a hate crime against a young gay male.
Jason Collins isn’t the only African American male that has admitted to being gay. Here are a few other African American individuals who have contributed to making strides in bring more awareness to the gay community.
