Why football is gay

Tim Ellis, the NFL's chief marketing officer, told Outsports the ad is about "the importance of inclusion" and celebrating Pride. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Politics Covid U. It was three years ago that NBA player Jason Collins inspired Jovenitti to come out publicly, paving the way for one impactful moment in Boston.

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On social media. Who are we? Fight the Fake. Page not found. By now, the league has a proven track record of gaslighting the Black community each February with statements and sentiments centered around the importance of Black History Month, all while being relentless in their disapproval of players taking a knee in protest. Michael Sam was effectively ignored. So it feels disingenuous to suddenly pivot toward inclusive feelgood statements now that a white gay man has come forward.

This is the kind of culture the league has created, and now they have to reckon with it.