Wade Davis

July 9, 2014

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

GLAAD's Tiq Milan included in Ebony's 10 Black LGBT trailblazers

Ebony has released a list of 10 rising stars in the Black LGBT community, and GLAAD followers will recognize several names on the list. GLAAD's own Senior Strategist, Tiq Milan was included on this year's list for his advocacy for transgender people, people of color, and youth.

May 15, 2014

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

Wade Davis meets with St. Louis Rams, prepares them to make history

Wade Davis, Executive Director of You Can Play, was called upon to speak to the St. Louis Rams after they drafted Michael Sam, the first openly gay draft in the NFL.

March 26, 2014

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

You Can Play guides NFL into LGBT-inclusive future

You Can Play met with NFL coaches and general managers at the NFL annual meeting in Orlando on Monday. One coach said it was the best presentation he's seen.

March 19, 2014

by Alexandra Bolles, Associate Director, Campaigns & External Engagement

GLAAD and You Can Play announce partnership in bringing equality to athletics

This project, which unites two groups at the forefront of LGBT media advocacy and sports equality respectively, is the first of its kind.

February 24, 2014

by Alexandra Bolles, Associate Director, Campaigns & External Engagement

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 12, 2014

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

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

by Alexandra Bolles, Associate Director, Campaigns & External Engagement

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.

January 9, 2014

by Agata Dera

Swedish Hockey Star speaks on behalf of You Can Play to promote equality in sports

Gabriel Landeskog, the captain of Colorado Avalanche hockey team stood up for equality by speaking yesterday on behalf of You Can Play, an organization focusing on eliminating discrimination from sports. Thanks to Landeskog’s involvement, NHL officially became the first sports league in North America to include LGBT allies on every team.

August 23, 2013

by Ryan Houlihan

Wade Davis announced as Executive Director of You Can Play

Wade Davis has been announced as the new Executive Director of You Can Play, a group working for equality for all players in sports, regardless of sexual or gender identity. "Gay athletes. Straight allies. Teaming up for respect."