Has his story now come full circle with Carl Nassib? It was a moment many thought was coming, though no one knew when it happen or who it would be. Now that it is here, it is time to reflect on how we got to this point and how everyone can move forward in the fight for not only a more inclusive NFL but a more inclusive world as well. By publicly coming out and being the first active player to do so, Nassib deserves praise, respect, and support.
Esera Tuaolo finally has an answer to the biggest question he's been asked over the past two decades. June That's when Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib told the world that he was gay , a revelation that will make him the first openly gay active player in the NFL when he suits up in Tuaolo started all 16 games in for the Packers after he was drafted in the second round out of Oregon State, and he also played for Green Bay in before playing for four other teams through the season.
It's Pride Month and with that comes rainbow flags in a lot of places, reminders from our corporate employers, and social media posts from our favorite sports teams. Sports tend to be at the forefront of American society and it's common that issues within the culture become all the more prevalent on the biggest stages. History shows that the fight for civil rights and sports cross often. Recently, the country saw social justice take center stage during the summer of following the murder of George Floyd as young Black people, including professional athletes, and allies, took to the streets, sat out of games or national anthem renditions, supporting the belief that "Black Lives Matter.
It's Pride Month and with that comes rainbow flags in a lot of places, reminders from our corporate employers, and social media posts from our favorite sports teams. Sports tend to be at the forefront of American society and it's common that issues within the culture become all the more prevalent on the biggest stages. History shows that the fight for civil rights and sports cross often. Recently, the country saw social justice take center stage during the summer of following the murder of George Floyd as young Black people, including professional athletes, and allies, took to the streets, sat out of games or national anthem renditions, supporting the belief that "Black Lives Matter.