Openly gay NBA player Jason Collins marches in Boston Pride parade
Collins in May spoke about his sexuality, confirming he is gay in an article in Sports Illustrated magazine. He said: “I’m a 34-year-old NBA center. I’m black. And I’m gay.”
Donning a t-shirt emblazoned with the message: “#BETRUE, he took to the streets of Boston on Saturday, alongside his Stanford University roommate, Congressman Joe Kennedy, for its annual gay pride parade, causing a buzz on Twitter as fans tweeted pictures and messages of support.
“It’s an opportunity to celebrate with my community. And celebrate acceptance and tolerance with good friends,” he said.
A recent poll revealed that over two-thirds of Americans support Collins’ decision to come out as gay.
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2013/06/09/openly-gay-nba-player-jason-collins-marches-in-boston-pride-parade/
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