Brendon Ayanbadejo

October 28, 2013

Ayanbadejo reshapes LGBT advocacy in sports

Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo says he is just a “concerned citizen” with no agenda other than to make the world a better place

April 5, 2013

by Elliott Moore, Sports Intern at GLAAD

Former Ravens Linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo Claims up to 4 NFL Players May Come Out at the Same Time

Brendon Ayanbadejo is currently discussing the possibility for multiple NFL athletes to come out at the same time in an effort to distribute the pressure among the players.

March 26, 2013

by Max Gouttebroze

Beyonce and Famous Straight Allies Speak Up as the Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Marriage Equality

Recording artist and humanitarian Beyonce took to Facebook this Tuesday while the Supreme Court began hearing oral arguments on two cases on marriage equality.

March 19, 2013

by Max Gouttebroze

Video: NFL players Chris Kluwe & Brendon Ayanbadejo come together for equality at the #glaadawards

NFL players Chris Kluwe of the Minnesota Vikings and Brendon Ayanbadejo of the Baltimore Ravens are opponents on the field but came together for equality at the GLAAD Media Awards in New York City on March 16.

February 5, 2013

by Elliott Moore, Sports Intern at GLAAD

NFL players express growing acceptance for openly gay teammates

While some of the pre-Super Bowl comments made by a handful of players didn't do much to portray the NFL as welcoming of gay athletes, recent testimonials by current and former professional football players have proven that many people within the NFL are beginning to embrace the idea of an openly gay teammate in their locker room.

December 23, 2012

by Megan Townsend, Director of Entertainment Research & Analysis

Ten Famous Allies Who Came Out for Equality in 2012

In 2012, quite a few famous faces came out as allies of the LGBT community to tremendous effect. Here are ten of our favorite notable quotes from celebrities and public figures that spoke up for LGBT equality in 2012.

September 2, 2009

by GLAAD

Ravens Linebacker Speaks Out for Marriage Equality

Hailing from Baltimore, I always root for the Baltimore Ravens

Brendon Ayanbadejo

Ayanbadejo reshapes LGBT advocacy in sports

Former Ravens Linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo Claims up to 4 NFL Players May Come Out at the Same Time

Beyonce and Famous Straight Allies Speak Up as the Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Marriage Equality

Video: NFL players Chris Kluwe & Brendon Ayanbadejo come together for equality at the #glaadawards

NFL players express growing acceptance for openly gay teammates

Ten Famous Allies Who Came Out for Equality in 2012

Ravens Linebacker Speaks Out for Marriage Equality

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Brendon Ayanbadejo

Ayanbadejo reshapes LGBT advocacy in sports

Former Ravens Linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo Claims up to 4 NFL Players May Come Out at the Same Time

Beyonce and Famous Straight Allies Speak Up as the Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Marriage Equality

Video: NFL players Chris Kluwe & Brendon Ayanbadejo come together for equality at the #glaadawards

NFL players express growing acceptance for openly gay teammates

Ten Famous Allies Who Came Out for Equality in 2012

Ravens Linebacker Speaks Out for Marriage Equality