June 19, 2013

Young Boys’ Vulgar Rap Video About Gay Oral Sex Causes Controversy (Video)

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*At this point, we realize in today’s society that more people than ever before are more open about their sexuality. But society has never been comfortable (and probably never will be) about young people and sex, open or not. But to top it off with young people who are gay that choose to RAP ABOUT [...]




Black Church (Unity Fellowship) Welcoming of Gays Moves to South L.A.

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*Los Angeles, CA – On Sunday, June 2, Reverend’s Russell Thornhill and Leslie Butke cut the ribbon officially opening the doors of the new home of the Unity Fellowship Church of Christ (UFC) in South Los Angeles. Founded in 1982 by Archbishop Carl Bean during the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the UFC Movement through the [...]




Baptist Churches to Sever Ties with the Boys Scouts of America (Video)

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*Religion is walking a fine line in and around corruption from the pulpit, yet they still reserve the right to judge and even lay down laws for their followers. The Southern Baptist convention has decided to hold a vote in a couple weeks as to whether they will sever ties with the Boy Scouts of [...]




Brittney Griner on Hate Tweets, Middle School Torment, More

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*New WNBA star Brittney Griner sat down with ESPN The Magazine for an in-depth interview – both in print and on video (click here to watch) – about her sexuality, being teased throughout her childhood, and her current hate tweets. The Baylor University grad used to keep her Twitter and Instagram accounts private, approving each [...]




The Socialist’s Journal: Jason Collins

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*Monday, April 29, 2013 – Professional basketball player Jason Collins comes out as a gay man. That night the NBA playoffs continued with three teams avoiding the end of their seasons. Tuesday, April 30, 2013 – An American Airlines flight from Portugal crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Georgia. The last words [...]




First Look: Oprah’s Interview with Jason Collins (Promo)

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*As previously reported, Oprah Winfrey will speak with NBA player Jason Collins, his twin brother Jarron and family for their first interview together after Collins’ public announcement as the first openly gay active pro athlete in a major American sport. [Scroll down to watch the promo.] The interview, to air on “Oprah’s Next Chapter” this [...]




Daily Beast Fires Columnist after Jason Collins Error

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*The Daily Beast has fired columnist Howard Kurtz after he made a colossal boo-boo in his story about NBA player Jason Collins’ coming out, the website announced on Thursday. Earlier this week, the 34-year-old Washington Wizards center wrote an essay for Sports Illustrated in which became the first openly gay active NBA player. In response, [...]




Jason Collins Isn’t the First Pro to Say He’s Gay

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*Just when Jason Collins, 12-year NBA veteran, came out the closet, someone had to pull up some records and steal his thunder. The basketball player unveiled himself in a first-person essay for Sports Illustrated that appeared online on Monday. Within hours, he had received so much support from community members and Pride supporters. But before [...]




Oprah to Interview Jason Collins, his Twin Brother and Parents

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*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. [...]




Rush: Jason Collins News ‘Rammed Down People’s Throats’

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*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 [...]




Jason Collins Talks to ABC News about Coming Out (Watch)

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*Washington Wizards center Jason Collins, who became the first openly gay athlete in a major American team sport when he revealed his sexuality on Monday, gave his first post-closet interview to ABC News, calling his pioneer status “mind-boggling.” “I never set out to be the first,” Collins told “Good Morning America” anchor George Stephanopoulos in [...]




Brittney Griner Finally Comes Out: ‘I Wouldn’t Say I was Hiding’

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*Brittney Griner will start her professional basketball career as an openly gay woman after coming out in an interview with Sports Illustrated. “It wasn’t too difficult,” said the Baylor University dunk enthusiast and new Phoenix Mercury player, when asked if her decision to come out was difficult. “I wouldn’t say I was hiding or anything [...]




Magic Johnson’s Son E.J. Talks Coming Out (Watch)

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*The 20-year-old son of NBA legend Magic Johnson says he was surprised by the national attention over his homosexuality, something that he revealed to his supportive family several years ago. Earvin Johnson III, known as E.J., says he feels like he’s coming out of the closet all over again, and that he’s “reveling” in the [...]




South Africa Hosts Its First Traditional Same Sex Wedding (Video)

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*America appears to be behind the times when it comes to same sex marriages. In other countries, they’ve embraced the institution long ago. In South Africa, same sex marriage has been legal for seven years. They are the first country in Africa to legalize it. It’s surprising when the lifestyle is not supported in many [...]




Kobe Bryant Praises Magic for Supporting Gay Son

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*Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant was asked yesterday about Magic Johnson’s support of his son EJ, who went public with his same-sex relationship this week and was captured by TMZ cameras walking hand in hand with his boyfriend. “Of course Magic is supportive of and loves his son,” Kobe told TMZ in response. “Why should [...]