Posts Tagged ‘michael irvin’
NFL legend encourages men to talk to each other, avoid isolation
Proclaiming May 2016 as National Mental Health Awareness Month, President Barrack Obama said, “During National Mental Health Awareness Month, we recognize those Americans who live with mental illness and substance use disorders, and we pledge solidarity with their families who need our support as well. Let us strive to ensure people living with mental health…
Read MoreFormer Dallas Cowboys stars react to Michael Sam signing to team
After being dropped by the St. Louis Rams this past weekend, Michael Sam has finally found a new NFL home with the Dallas Cowboys. And although Sam’s struggling career is not without its critics, Sam has some major Cowboys players from the past defending his new move to Texas. After much speculation, it was revealed…
Read MoreOlympic gymnast Louis Smith says he’d date Will Smith, if he were gay
British gymnastics star, Louis Smith has become a rising celebrity thanks to his multiple silver and bronze wins at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. Besides his Olympic skills, Smith’s fame has also been growing thanks to his handsome face, hot body and dashing style. The red hot pommel horse star recently stripped down to a…
Read MoreNFL pro Adrian Peterson doesn’t believe in same-sex marriage
No other national topic has been more prevalent, prevailing and divisive in the last few months than same-sex marriage. States across the nation have voted in favor of marriage equality, while many celebrities, especially, and surprisingly, several athletes. But Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson recently shared his thoughts on the matter and revealed that…
Read MoreDeRay Davis ‘comes out’ as gay ally
Earlier this week, Booty Call and “Castle” actress Tamala Jones made her debut as an LGBT ally in a public service announcement for GLAAD’s new “Coming Out For Equality” campaign. Now, actor and funnyman DeRay Davis has joined the cause as well and his PSA has now hit the web. As with all of the…
Read MoreEarvin Johnson III, Kobe Bryant applaud Magic Johnson for supporting gay son
Earvin “EJ” Johnson III is one lucky kid. After coming out to the world when he was spotted walking hand-in-hand with this boyfriend earlier this week, Earvin was swarmed with support from a number of fans, but most importantly, his father, Magic Johnson, who told reporters that he and Earvin’s mother, Cookie, were “very proud…
Read MoreBrendon Ayanbadejo says his fellow Ravens praised him for marriage equality stance
Baltimore Ravens star Brendon Ayanbadejo rose to prominence as an LGBT ally in September, when he went against Maryland House of Delegates member Emmett C. Burns Jr. over his longtime support of marriage equality. And, though it seemed like Ayanbadejo may have been alone in his stance, he now says that his teammates have praised…
Read MoreBrendon Ayanbadejo and Other NFL Players Support Same-Sex Marriage
Historically speaking, football isn’t known as a game where players are expected to be forward thinkers or even have simple, let alone meaningful, thoughts. They represent the manliest of men; void of all feelings, ready to rumble at a moments notice on and off the gridiron and absolutely, positively not supportive of anything remotely soft,…
Read MoreMagic Johnson Wants to Unite Hip-Hop Against Homophobia: 8 LGBT Allies Who Would Likely Join the Cause
Since Magic Johnson famously revealed that he was HIV positive in 1991, the retired NBA legend has been one of the most successful advocates for HIV prevention and education and become a face of knowledge and change for the epidemic. And now the famous mogul is taking on a new cause – battling homophobia. Johnson…
Read MoreMichael Irvin Tells ‘Out’ Mag He Was Womanizer Because Brother Was Gay
Hall of Fame NFL receiver Michael Irvin says he was an oversexed, hypermasculine womanizer with a deliberate intention to counter any notions that he might be gay like his older brother. At first rejecting homosexuality during his formative years, Irvin now advocates human rights for gays. Appearing shirtless on the cover of Out magazine and…
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