"It's a critical outlet, and having access to the sports that we love is part of our human rights and it's something that everyone deserves to be able to access in a safe and inclusive way. "Sports is more than just a hobby or a pastime for many of us," Hoffman said. However, there's still a lot of work to be done, she cautioned. We wish Carl the best of luck this coming season."Īdvocates, like Hoffman, are optimistic about what this will mean for athletic leagues across the country. A Unitarian congregation near Austin remains defiantly welcoming.
We share his hope that someday soon statements like his will no longer be newsworthy as we march toward full equality for the LGBTQ+ community. WATCH: After Four Pride Flag Thefts, Texas Church Puts Up Fifth One. "The NFL family is proud of Carl for courageously sharing his truth today," Goodell said in a statement. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced the donation match to the Trevor Project and committed to efforts around diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Sam Rapoport, the NFL's senior director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, said the league is catching up - and that the outpouring of support for Nassib shows that it's on the right track. adults say they identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, according to a Gallup survey. Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib set a precedent earlier this year by becoming the first active player in NFL history to come out as gay and now he’s one of the first players in NFL history to dedicate a pair of custom cleats to an LGBTQ+ nonprofit. The Pew Research Center reports that 72% of people say "homosexuality should be accepted in society," which is up about 20 percentage points since 2002. "It's really up to coaches, to fellow players and to leagues to be making sure that they are proactively incorporating policies that institutionalize safety for LGBTQ players," she added.Īmong the general population, acceptance of the LGBTQ community is growing. Hoffman also said that the NFL and other sports leagues need to take responsibility for the role they serve in helping people come out. Carl Nassib of the Las Vegas Raiders flexes during warmups before a game at Allegiant Stadium on Nov. Today were proudly flying the rainbow flag in celebration of Lean Visibility Day to.