Openly Gay, Black Wrestler
ShareOutSports is one of our favorite sites for a reason… they are always profiling openly gay athletes, helping to break down stereotypes about what it means to be gay, straight and/or athletic. They recently profiled the coming out story of Akil Patterson. He was a college football player that struggled with his sexual identity. But, [...]
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Black & Gay on MLK Day: From Oklahoma to Hawaii
ShareWe’re scouring the Internet trying to bring you information on how the black gay community is celebrating Martin Luther King Day. Here are a couple more cities to add to our list: Tulsa, Oklahoma In Tulsa, Oklahoma, the LGBT community is participating in the Martin Luther King Parade scheduled for Monday, January 17th at 11:00 am. [...]
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Black & Gay on MLK Day: St. Louis
ShareMartin Luther King, Jr. Day is turning out to be a chance for LGBT community to show that we are, in fact, a part of the larger black community. Check out what’s happening in St. Louis: Join Growing American Youth in the Martin Luther King Parade Join Growing American Youth as we celebrate Martin Luther [...]
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Black & Gay on MLK Day: Atlanta
ShareIt’s the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend! We wanted to find out what’s going on around the country and how black gay men & women are coming out to celebrate. Check out what’s going on in Atlanta: Bayard Rustin/Audre Lorde Community Breakfast 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at St. Mark United Methodist Church 781 [...]
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Black & Gay on MLK Day: Los Angeles
ShareThe LGBT community in Los Angeles is preparing for a Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday like no other. The Here to Stay Coalition and Jordan/Rustin Coalition are asking gay and lesbian folks to join them for the Martin Luther King Jr. Kingdom Day Parade in Leimert Park. The parade, which honors Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., [...]
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Bi Guy: Coming Out in Compton
ShareIn his own words, Travon Free comes out of the closet as bisexual. Read his blog post here. Born and raised in Compton California, Travon Free is a comedian, actor, and writer who towers over most at 6’7. And according to his website, FREEdom Of Speech, he’s only 25 years old and has already accomplished a [...]
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