October 15, 2020
Major League Baseball steps up to the plate for LGBTQ youth on Spirit Day
All thirty MLB teams and the front office went purple, sending messages of compassion and support for LGBTQ youth.
Billy Bean
October 19, 2017
Bullying strikes out with sports teams, players, and advocates this #SpiritDay
This Spirit Day, sports organizations, teams, and athletes across America are did their part to knock out bullying.
October 20, 2016
Major League Baseball proudly goes purple for #SpiritDay
Major League Baseball teams show support for LGBTQ youth, take a stand against bullying and send out messages to fans to inspire hope and support.
August 15, 2014
Billy Bean, the Yankees, and at-risk LGBT youth give each other hope
Yesterday, former Major League Baseball player Billy Bean partnered with the New York Yankees to meet with LGBT youth in Manhattan.
July 15, 2014
by Agata Dera
MLB appoints Billy Bean as consultant for LGBT inclusion
Major League Baseball appointed Billy Bean, an openly gay former player, as a consultant in guiding the sport toward full LGBT inclusion.
February 24, 2014
After Jason Collins' big game, GLAAD celebrates international LGBT athletes' accomplishments
Today, GLAAD released "Out of the Closet: Onward to Victory," a graphic that celebrates lesbian, trans, bi, and gay athletes whose visibility has furthered equality.
October 3, 2013
by Taryn Little
Dodger Stadium hosts LGBT Night OUT
On Friday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers hosted their very first LGBT Night OUT. This moment in history was celebrated with guest star Jason Collins, Billy Bean, and Lance Bass.
May 14, 2013
VIDEO: Kevin McClatchy honors LGBT sports heroes and Jason Collins the #glaadawards
Former Pittsburgh Pirates owner Kevin McClatchy accepted a Special Recognition Award from GLAAD's Wilson Cruz at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in San Francisco.
