A teen from Connecticut is making many people proud this week after being named the first gay Prom Queen. While Nasir does identify as a male he says this win is a stance against transphobia. This 17 year old hopes to make people more accepting of transgenders as he wears his rhinestone crown.
(Video) ‘Party Monster’ Murderer Tells All After Being Released
Michael Alig, also known as the infamous ‘Party Monster’, served a 17 year prison sentence after murdering a fellow Club Kid co founder, and friend Angel Melendez. Alig took to Huffington Post to discuss his opinions on sexuality including the acceptance of Gays from the 90’s till now, his remorse for the murder, and more. Check out the clips below.
NCAA: Derrick Gordon Announces He’s Gay; 1st Openly Gay Player in Division 1 Men’s Basketball
Massachusetts sophomore G Derrick Gordon comes out as first openly gay player in Division I men’s basketball. He shared his story with ESPN. Hit the jump to see what he had to say…
(Video) Honey Maid Gives Awesome Comeback To Anti-Gay Commercial Lash-back!
The Honey Maid graham cracker company recently released a diversifying commercial advertising love and all types of families, including gay couples. The commercial quickly received back-lash from anti-gay groups, including One Million Moms and the American Decency Association. Honey Maid has given back their own form of back-lash in the form of Love; check it out below!
NBA: Brooklyn Man Suing Rockets — Says Players Taunted Him in Locker Room
Uh-oh, the Rockets could be in some trouble if these accusations are true. A Barclays Center food service worker is suing over an incident that happened at the Barclays in Brooklyn. Some of the Rockets players allegedly hurled gay slurs his way while setting up a buffet in the locker room. Hit the jump for details…
NBA: Surprised? Jason Collins Says One NBA Player Is Heckling Him For Being Gay
This story does not surprise me at all. For all the love and support Brooklyn Nets player Jason Collins has gotten for coming out and being the first openly gay player to play a major sport in America, there was bound to be ignorant people who didn’t support him as well. According to Collins, one very specific player has continued to hurl slurs and other disrespectful talk towards him. Collins for his part seems to just brush it off but it has to bother him somewhat.
