GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) — After lengthy and wrenching debate, local leaders of the Boy Scouts of America have voted to open their ranks to openly gay boys for the first time, but heated reactions from the left and right made clear that the BSA’s controversies are far from over. The Scouts’ longstanding ban on gay […]
Jacque Reid goes “Inside Her Story” with Chirlane McCray, a former lesbian, about her husband, Bill de Blasso’s run for NYC mayor, their marriage and their kid’s reaction to their unique story.
In a twisted turn of events, Antoine Dodson, the former YouTube sensation and hot-pink wearing gay guy, has become one of the newest additions to the Hebrew Israelite Family. Dodson’s new faith has required him to suppress his appetite for man parts in exchange for women. Dodson told TMZ he’s no stranger to the ways […]
Rush Limbaugh whined Tuesday about what he calls the lack of “tolerance” for anti-gay reactions to Jason Collins’ coming out. NBA center Jason Collins revealed his sexuality in a Sports Illustrated piece published Monday – becoming the first openly gay male U.S. athlete in a major professional sport. The NBA, the White House and Bill […]
Oprah Winfrey will speak with NBA player Jason Collins, his twin brother and family for their first interview together on the heels of Collins’ public announcement as the first openly gay active pro athlete in a major American sport. The special episode of “Oprah’s Next Chapter” will air this Sunday, May 5 from 8-9 p.m. […]
WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — Boston Celtics players are voicing support for Jason Collins. The Celtics practiced for the first time Tuesday since their former teammate said he was gay on Sports Illustrated’s website Monday. Kevin Garnett says he’s happy Collins can be himself. Jason Terry says it seems like a tremendous weight has been lifted […]
And right on cue, it’s the I didn’t know he (Jason Collins) was gay story. Why are we so not surprised to learn that Carolyn Moos, the woman who was once engaged to the now out of the closet NBA player, supposedly had NO CLUE that he was gay. Moos (who once played in the […]
Roland Martin talks with Cleo Manago about the impact of Jason Collins’ announcement, how it affects the black community and Manago answers the question of whether Collins is a modern day hero.
Alan Gendreau, a former kicker at Middle Tennesse State, is hoping to get picked up by a NFL squad in this year’s NFL draft. Gendreau took a year off after going un-drafted in last year’s NFL draft, he is hoping this year is his year. (Watch the full report above)
NEW YORK (AP) — Under pressure over its long-standing ban on gays, the Boy Scouts of America is proposing to lift the ban for youth members but continue to exclude gays as adult leaders. The Scouts announced Friday that the proposal would be submitted to the roughly 1,400 voting members of its National Council at […]
Jacque Reid goes “Inside her Story” with Florence McCormack and her son, an openly gay comedian named Sampson about the first time he came out of the closet, how she adjusted and why she decided to support her son despite being a devout member of the Pentecost church.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Late in the oral argument over same-sex marriage in California, Justice Anthony Kennedy made a startling comment, given the months of buildup and mountain of legal briefs that have descended on the justices. “You might address why you think we should take and decide this case,” Kennedy said to lawyer Charles Cooper, […]
