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Tongues Untied: Pro Athletes, Sexuality And Media Hype

Darnell L. Moore | Posted 03.31.2013 | Gay Voices
Darnell L. Moore

From Kenneth Faried's moving video in support of his lesbian mothers to reports of Shaquille O'Neal, Chris Webber and Kenny Smith mocking Charles Barkley's "effeminate" behavior, athletes have been the focus of a lot of talk centered on LGBT inclusion and homophobia lately.

Orlando Cruz: 'I Hoped Coming Out Would Make Me A Better Boxer'

The Huffington Post | Sara Gates | Posted 11.13.2012 | Gay Voices

When Orlando Cruz came out in October, he explained to reporters that he wanted to be true to himself. But that wasn't the only reason why the Puerto ...

Gay Boxer Orlando Cruz Reveals Emotional Reason He Came Out Now

Posted 10.24.2012 | Gay Voices

"[I'm] very, very happy. I am free." That's how boxing's first openly gay fighter Orlando Cruz describes his feelings since publicly acknowledging ...

Orlando’s Best Fight Ever

Monica Trasandes | Posted 12.11.2012 | Latino Voices
Monica Trasandes

On October 11, the LGBT community celebrates National Coming Out Day and this year we have one more newly out person with whom to celebrate--Puerto Rican boxer Orlando Cruz. When the former Olympian said in interviews last week that he is gay, I know he made a world of difference for so many people.

Boxer Orlando Cruz: 'I Am A Proud Gay Man'

Posted 10.08.2012 | Gay Voices

History has been made today in the boxing world, as featherweight boxer Orlando Cruz has come out as a "proud gay man." The Puerto Rican native, 3...