March 21, 2014
by Agata Dera
Michael Sam tells Mizzou he 'worked hard not to cry' when they welcomed him after coming out
A month after publicly coming out, Michael Sam writes a thank you letter to the Mizzou community.
Michael Sam
February 24, 2014
by Matt Kane
Good Morning America: Jason Collins and Michael Sam recast view of black manhood
In an article for Good Morning America, Susan Donaldson James discusses the significance of out athletes Jason Collins and Michael Sam on the cultural definitions of black masculinity.
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.
February 20, 2014
by Agata Dera
Charles Barkley speaks out in support of Michael Sam
Many voiced their support for Sam. One of the supporters included a Hall of Famer Charles Barkley. In a recent interview with CNN Barkley spoke about Sam’s decision to come out.
February 18, 2014
Snapshots: Latin American advocates delegation, Trans advocates media training, LGBT Russians on Valentine's Day, and more
Wonder what we’re up to at GLAAD? Be sure to check out GLAAD's Blog each week for updates about our latest work to build support for LGBT equality through news, entertainment, and online media.
February 12, 2014
Dallas sportscaster Dale Hansen says "it's time to celebrate Michael Sam now"
On Monday, Dale Hansen, sportscaster for the Dallas news station WFAA TV Channel 8, announced his support of gay NFL prospect Michael Sam's coming out and criticized those who spoke out against having a gay teammate on his show Hansen Unplugged.
February 12, 2014
Wade Davis: Jason Collins and Michael Sam are "mythbusters"
After speaking to the media about Michael Sam's coming out, Wade Davis has penned an op-ed for Ebony.com, in which he talks about how both Sam and NBA player Jason Collins have broken the stereotypes that we have about the African-American community, as well as the LGBT community.
February 12, 2014
Salon challenges the men of the NFL to follow where the boys of Missouri have already led
Edward Wyckoff Williams wrote an essay for Salon.com that asks the question how Michael Sam was so successful in college, but faces claims of challenges in the professional leagues.
February 12, 2014
Wade Davis and Sarah Kate Ellis on Michael Sam and LGBT athletes
After Michael Sam became one of the first NFL prospects who is openly LGBT, GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate joined former professional football player and You Can Play Executive Director Wade Davis in discussing the news with mainstream media outlets.
February 11, 2014
PHOTO: Michael Sam covers Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated announced Tuesday that Michael Sam would appear on the cover of its February 17th issue.
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