I’m a 34-year-old NBA center. I’m black. And I’m gay.
I didn’t set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport. But since I am, I’m happy to start the conversation. I wish I wasn’t the kid in the classroom raising his hand and saying, “I’m different.” If I had my way, someone else would have already done this. Nobody has, which is why I’m raising my hand.
JASON COLLINS, Pro NBA Player, in an excerpt from a Sports Illustrated Online essay published today. (via wickedseagull)
This is how I felt all through school. Being the only different kid and not wanting to hide it. I walked a lonely path. But I joined speakers panels and told people who were learning to become teachers about my experience to help them understand and support glbtq students (or those perceived to be) better. Speaking out really is the only way to show homophobes and other closed-minded haters that we're just as normal as they claim to be. Look at this NBA player. Fucking hero in my book.
Btw, Magic Johnson is not cured of HIV/AIDS. Money can't do that yet. So stop asking. Lol.
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Done. 15 big ass pieces. I just took a big bite. Lets see what happens.
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Made the oil last night. 33.5 grams in 3.5 cups oil. Made two boxes of brownie mix and put em in a pan. Waiting for this shit to bake. Cannot wait to eat it.
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Eating Healthy & Exercising Regularly is an integral part of My HIV Plan. Morning protein shakes are how I deal with how my stomach feels when I wake up. Whether or not it’s cause by the meds, who knows. But this is an awesome replacement (nutritionally) for bacon and and eggs.
Banana, mango, strawberry, pineapple.
Yogurt.
Honey.
Protein powder.
Orange juice.
Cran-apple juice.
I’m loving it.
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Fuuuuck. I shouldn't have taken that break from workin out!
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He does
This boy is my life. My heart and soul. And I don’t think he even realizes it.
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Is it too late to apologize for pre-emptively kicking the shit out of people I thought were gonna gay bash me? Because they all turned out gay. I guess I was wrong. :/ Homophobes really are gay.
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