Former NBA player comes out
John Amaechi, once a star player for the Orlando Magic, is the first NBA player to ever publicly come out as a gay man. Now retired from basketball, Amaechi's unique…
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Former NBA Star John Amaechi Named Spokesperson of HRC Coming Out Project
Amaechi to Conduct Nationwide Book Tour, Raise Dialogue Around Living Openly
New Reports Show More Americans Know Someone Gay, Leading to an Increase in Their Support of Equalit
70 Percent of Heterosexual Adults Now Know Someone Gay Having a Gay or Lesbian Family Member Raises the Typical American's Support for Full Marriage Equality by 17 Percentage Points
Star Trek' Star and Human Rights Campaign Team Up for 'Equality Trek'
George Takei, Mr. Sulu, Will Embark on Nationwide Speaking Tour to Promote Dialogue on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Americans
Sheryl Swoopes Opens Doors with Honesty and Courage
'Sheryl Swoopes is a real hero on and off the court,' said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese.WASHINGTON - Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese made the following statement as…
Top 10 Straight Advocates for Gay and Transgender Rights Celebrate Coming Out Day
'Being out and open about our lives is not just for gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender people, but for everyone who cares about equality," said HRC President Joe Solmonese.WASHINGTON -…
Rapper Kanye West Speaks Out for GLBT Fairness
'West is taking a stand for millions of Americans who struggle with discrimination every day,' said HRC President Joe Solmonese.
WASHINGTON - Rap musician Kanye West speaks out against homophobia…
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