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NFL Launching LGBTQ initiatives throughout October
Posted on 10/9/20 at 6:12 pm
Posted on 10/9/20 at 6:12 pm
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NEW YORK -- The NFL has launched a series of initiatives associated with LGBTQ History Month, which includes National Coming Out Day on Sunday and Spirit Day on Thursday.
Included are a dedicated website (NFL.com/PRIDE ); a PSA celebrating former NFL players who have come out and voicing support; expanded partnerships with GLAAD and The Trevor Project; a pride-themed NFL shield; and an assortment of LGBTQ content airing on NFL Network throughout October.
"The LGBTQ community is an important audience for our sport and a critical part of the NFL family," said Jonathan Beane, the NFL's chief diversity officer. "We continually strive to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for all."
The PSA that will debut Sunday will feature former NFL players Wade Davis, Ryan O'Callaghan, Ryan Russell and Jeff Rohrer. Current players Anthony Barr, Calais Campbell, Rob Gronkowski, Anthony Harris, Marlon Humphrey, DeAndre Hopkins, Jarvis Landry and Dalton Risner will offer their support for the LGBTQ community.
In an NFL.com op-ed, Troy Vincent, who overseas league football operations, discusses his commitment to fostering a welcoming and safe environment to active NFL players who are contemplating coming out.
On Thursday, the NFL will join the pledge to "go purple" to support LGBTQ youth in a united stand against bullying.
NFL PRIDE is an employee resource group that aims to heighten the visibility and celebrate members of the LGBTQ community across NFL offices and teams so that employees of all gender identities and sexual orientations can feel comfortable in the workplace. It also helps provide perspective and advises on league initiatives relating to the LGBTQ community and helps administer an advisory working group consisting of players, staff and advocacy partners.
This post was edited on 10/9/20 at 6:14 pm
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Posted on 10/9/20 at 6:15 pm to JohnnyKilroy
Goodell should come out as part of the celebration
Posted on 10/9/20 at 6:17 pm to JohnnyKilroy
Time to make the NFL not tax exempt
Posted on 10/9/20 at 6:20 pm to JohnnyKilroy
Can someone please explain the need for the Q and the L? If you’re one of those, wouldn’t you just be covered under the G umbrella?
It’s become like a damn vegetable soup.
It’s become like a damn vegetable soup.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 6:23 pm to JohnnyKilroy
odb 1st athlete on commercial?
Posted on 10/9/20 at 6:23 pm to JohnnyKilroy
It’s like a train wreck at this point!
Posted on 10/9/20 at 6:28 pm to JohnnyKilroy
I thought that was June?
Posted on 10/9/20 at 6:29 pm to JohnnyKilroy
That'll win back those viewers
Posted on 10/9/20 at 6:30 pm to JohnnyKilroy
But why?
Why do they keep trying to appeal to a demographic that doesn’t care about them?
Why do they keep trying to appeal to a demographic that doesn’t care about them?
Posted on 10/9/20 at 6:32 pm to JohnnyKilroy
Honk
Posted on 10/9/20 at 6:38 pm to JohnnyKilroy
Posted on 10/9/20 at 6:45 pm to JohnnyKilroy
The Trevor project is a good cause
Posted on 10/9/20 at 6:48 pm to JohnnyKilroy
Gay people, meaning gay guys, hate football. Bleedat.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 6:52 pm to JohnnyKilroy
So we boycotting for this?
Posted on 10/9/20 at 7:03 pm to JohnnyKilroy
Sorry titties, homosexuality is a hotter topic than breast cancer.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 7:09 pm to JohnnyKilroy
Just another reason why I don’t watch the NFL anymore.
The NFL seems to go out of its way to sh@% in its nest.
The NFL seems to go out of its way to sh@% in its nest.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 7:14 pm to JohnnyKilroy
Thom Brennaman like this.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 7:20 pm to JohnnyKilroy
Posted on 10/9/20 at 8:14 pm to JohnnyKilroy
Gays love football as much as little girls love Star Wars. Meanwhile, ignore the fans that pay the bills! Always a winning strategy. Maybe they should also announce their partnership with Black Camping Day at the National Parks or Mestizo Indian Alcoholic Awareness Day.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 8:18 pm to JohnnyKilroy
If they took a knee last month, will they grab an ankle this month?
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