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NFL & GLAAD To Hold ‘A Night Of Pride’ During Super Bowl Week

Lance Bass (NSYNC) will host the third annual A Night of Pride with GLAAD during Super Bowl week featuring a special performance by VINCINT along with special guests out NFLer Carl Nassib, NFL correspondent Ryan Mitchell, and GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis. Continue reading “NFL & GLAAD To Hold ‘A Night Of Pride’ During Super Bowl Week”

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School Rejects LGBTQ Grant For Safe Space + More News

Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: The school board in Lynchburg, Virginia has rejected a $10,000 grant from the It Gets Better Foundation (intended to create a “quiet room” at the school) calling the award a Trojan horse to lure school children into a “wicked lifestyle.” Students begged the board to approve the safe space. Continue reading “School Rejects LGBTQ Grant For Safe Space + More News”

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Jacksonville Jaguars Strength Coach Kevin Maxen Comes Out

Kevin Maxen (photo via Instagram)
Kevin Maxen, assistant strength and conditioning coach with the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars since 2021, has publicly come out as gay with the goal of living his life openly with his boyfriend and hopes to inspire others to live their authentic lives as well. Continue reading “Jacksonville Jaguars Strength Coach Kevin Maxen Comes Out”

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Get Your Purple On! Spirit Day 2022

Spirit Day 2022

Today we recognize Spirit Day – an annual event to raise awareness and support for LGBTQ youth and to speak out against bullying and discrimination.

Spirit Day began in 2010 by GLAAD and then-high school student Brittany McMillan, in memory of LGBTQ youth who died by suicide. Continue reading “Get Your Purple On! Spirit Day 2022”

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Carl Nassib Shares His Coming Out Journey With GMA

Carl Nassib sat down for a candid chat about his coming out journey and what was his deciding factor in coming out

A year after becoming the first active out player in the NFL, Carl Nassib sat down for a chat with Good Morning America’s Michael Strahan. Throughout the chat, Nassib was unfiltered and candid about how he arrived at his decision to come out, the moment before, and how he feels today. Continue reading “Carl Nassib Shares His Coming Out Journey With GMA”

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NFL’s Carl Nassib Will Match Up To $100K In Trevor Project Donations

Carl Nassib, the only out player in the NFL, has announced he will match donations to The Trevor Project this Pride Month up to $100K.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib (images via Instagram)
Out NFL player Carl Nassib is celebrating Pride by announcing he will match up to $100,000 in donations to The Trevor Project this Pride Month. Continue reading “NFL’s Carl Nassib Will Match Up To $100K In Trevor Project Donations”

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Tyler Henry Is Back + More News Stories You Might Have Missed

Tyler Henry is back with a new Netflix series "Life After Death with Tyler Henry" Some news items you might have missed: • NewNowNext: Tyler Henry (above), better known as the “Hollywood Medium” from his E! reality series, is back in the new Netflix series Life After Death with Tyler Henry, which takes Henry from the mansions of rich celebrity clients to readings with everyday fans. Continue reading “Tyler Henry Is Back + More News Stories You Might Have Missed”