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9. Yeah Boston Celtics! Yeah Jason! What a role model!

Mon Apr 29, 2013, 11:38 AM

Apr 2013

I realized I needed to go public when Joe Kennedy, my old roommate at Stanford and now a Massachusetts congressman, told me he had just marched in Boston's 2012 Gay Pride Parade. I'm seldom jealous of others, but hearing what Joe had done filled me with envy. I was proud of him for participating but angry that as a closeted gay man I couldn't even cheer my straight friend on as a spectator. If I'd been questioned, I would have concocted half truths. What a shame to have to lie at a celebration of pride. I want to do the right thing and not hide anymore. I want to march for tolerance, acceptance and understanding. I want to take a stand and say, "Me, too."

Thank you kpete.
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I'm a 34-year-old NBA center. I'm black. And I'm gay. [View all] kpete Apr 2013 OP

never heard of him rurallib Apr 2013 #1

Hey... curb yer' enthusiasm. Smarmie Doofus Apr 2013 #6

you're right - being gay in the hallowed hall of the locker room rurallib Apr 2013 #35

he played in 38 games this year & scored 41 points krawhitham Apr 2013 #13

rebounds? blocks? assists? 0rganism Apr 2013 #41

..regular season ends I immediately dedicate myself to getting game ready for the opener of the... Tikki Apr 2013 #2

KNR joeybee12 Apr 2013 #3

Being black wasn't really a mystery. JaneyVee Apr 2013 #4

No, but... TDale313 Apr 2013 #7

No but being an African American I know what he saying bigdarryl Apr 2013 #10

It's good that he has done this but at 34, isn't his career as a player pretty much over? East Coast Pirate Apr 2013 #5

??? Yes. Probably. But.... Smarmie Doofus Apr 2013 #8

Tell that to Tim Duncan edhopper Apr 2013 #11

Duncan scores more that 1 point per game krawhitham Apr 2013 #14

I know you meant the he to be Collins, but your writing is very poor HangOnKids Apr 2013 #25

Are you sure you're on the right site? I did a quick search and you seem to make it a habit pissing WhollyHeretic Apr 2013 #27

Thank You HangOnKids Apr 2013 #32

This guy had already played his last game krawhitham Apr 2013 #34

Watch this space. TDale313 Apr 2013 #37

I'm pretty sure Collins is content with his life and his decision Blue_Tires Apr 2013 #43

Not in these days NBA players have played until there 40 bigdarryl Apr 2013 #12

Shaq retired at 38 krawhitham Apr 2013 #15

I don't think that is a significant part of the story. sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #18

I agree with that. East Coast Pirate Apr 2013 #21

No problem ... sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #33

Yeah Boston Celtics! Yeah Jason! What a role model! sheshe2 Apr 2013 #9

Thanks for highlight, she Cha Apr 2013 #36

Thanks, Cha. sheshe2 Apr 2013 #38

That will be something to see.. knowing the history Cha Apr 2013 #40

I really don't care. GoCubsGo Apr 2013 #16

Du rec. Nt xchrom Apr 2013 #17

I bet George Takei is thrilled. edbermac Apr 2013 #19

he better enjoy it while he can nt msongs Apr 2013 #20

Good for him! MAD Dave Apr 2013 #22

So glad he did this. And glad Bill and Chelsea Clinton spoke up DevonRex Apr 2013 #23

To the people dissing the man's stats, riqster Apr 2013 #24

That's correct Bluzmann57 Apr 2013 #29

^^^ this ^^^ TDale313 Apr 2013 #30

+1 n/t fishwax Apr 2013 #39

Kudos Mr. Collins pinto Apr 2013 #26

There was a rumor about this before he came out ismnotwasm Apr 2013 #28

Glad he came out NewJeffCT Apr 2013 #31

Applause. K&R. Warren DeMontague Apr 2013 #42

He's actually a former Celtic. losangeleslibker Apr 2013 #44

HANDSOME, TOO Skittles Apr 2013 #45

That's what I was thinking too, LeftofObama Apr 2013 #47

Yes he is davidpdx Apr 2013 #48

I think he will have all that Skittles Apr 2013 #52

This has taken a lot of courage for him and I am happy nadine_mn Apr 2013 #46

As a gay man, I'm not sure how I'm supposed to feel about this . . . markpkessinger Apr 2013 #49

Doesn't this help those younger LGBT folks you speak of? oberliner Apr 2013 #53

I understand that but being quiet never gets anyone anywhere plus sports is a huge society changer underpants Apr 2013 #54

A message from the Red Sox... Fearless Apr 2013 #50

Kudos to Jason Collins! I hope this will be one more thing to help mucifer Apr 2013 #51