End-of-Summer champs
Flag football, rodeo to hold their biggest events in October
Since the beginning of summer gay athletes have been competing for the ultimate glory in their chosen sports. It began with basketball and volleyball tournaments in Chicago; was followed the gay soccer championships in Washington, DC; and last month saw softball teams crowned winners in Milwaukee and Madison. In October, two more championship weekends are on tap: Gay Bowl IX, October 8-11 in Washington, DC, and the World Gay Rodeo Finals, October 23-25 in Albuquerque. One is the epitome of a team sport, the other has participants battling for personal triumph. Both celebrate the talent and successes of gay athletes – their hard work, sweat and sacrifices in order to achieve victory. |
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 Former football star Brian Sims talks to student-athletes about gay equality
When you’ve spent your career interviewing activists and personalities in the gay community, you come across a common tendency. For reasons that can be absolutely justified, the overwhelming majority of such interviewees have a predisposition towards doom and gloom. For many, being in the trenches of the fight for equality has opened their eyes to even more injustice than they realized. For others, personal experiences with hate and discrimination have colored their view of the world. And let’s not overlook the power of the media, which can make anyone pessimistic about the world. |
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Written by Buddy Early
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Athletes can impact like no one else
October is Gay History Month, and it is when we often read about important people (past and present) who have helped shape not only our community, but our nation. Politicians, activists, writers, celebrities – there are so many who are responsible for the progress we have made in terms of equality and understanding. Still, I think athletes can have a greater impact than any of those politicians, activists, writers or celebrities. (Well, I am a “sports guy,” so my feelings on this matter are hardly a surprise.) |
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Written by Eric Carlyle / David Riach
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When will gay athletes enjoy the cereal life?
I have to admit, there is something oddly interesting about Kim Kardashian. I don’t know if it’s her big hair, snarly grin or right-on body, but she is definitely interesting. So interesting, in fact, that you hardly notice her step-dad on Keeping Up With the Kardashians. |
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