An NFL champion advocates for gay rights in pro sports

Workplaces across the country are moving to end discrimination against the LGBT population. One of the most challenging industries for LGBT employees is the sports world. In an environment where homophobia still runs rampant, Baltimore Ravens linebacker and Super Bowl champion Brendon Ayanbadejo is taking the initiative to bring light to the issue of gay rights.

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