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December 2, 2014

by Alexandra Bolles, Associate Director, Campaigns & External Engagement

Canadian Olympic Committee builds #OneTeam to stand up for LGBT youth, athletes, community

“The Canadian Olympic Committee is setting the standard for LGBT-inclusion in sports by leveling the playing field for all athletes,” said GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis. “By cementing its commitment to LGBT athletes and fans through new partnerships and critical resources, the COC is sending the message that supporting equality is the winning attitude.”

October 16, 2014

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

National Hockey League teams go purple for #spiritday

The National Hockey League has gone purple for Spirit Day. GLAAD's partner, You Can Play, reached out to the NHL and several of the teams, who then tweeted their support for Spirit Day.

July 11, 2014

by Matt Kane

FOX and GLAAD host panel on LGBT Media Representation

Last night on the FOX Studios Lot, GLAAD and FOX Audience Strategy hosted a panel discussion addressing LGBT media representations, and their importance in bringing about culture change.

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.

March 3, 2014

by Megan Townsend, Director of Entertainment Research & Analysis

You Can Play Project names organist Cameron Carpenter as first Musical Ambassador

Organist Cameron Carpenter was today announced as the first Musical Ambassador of the You Can Play Project, an organization working to ensure equality, respect, and safety for all athletes.

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.

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.

December 28, 2013

by Taryn Little

2013 LGBT moments in sports

2013 has been a year of memorable moments in sports for the LGBT community.

You Can Play

Canadian Olympic Committee builds #OneTeam to stand up for LGBT youth, athletes, community

National Hockey League teams go purple for #spiritday

FOX and GLAAD host panel on LGBT Media Representation

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

You Can Play guides NFL into LGBT-inclusive future

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

You Can Play Project names organist Cameron Carpenter as first Musical Ambassador

Wade Davis: Jason Collins and Michael Sam are "mythbusters"

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

2013 LGBT moments in sports

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