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Friday, May 3, 2013

"The Future of Everything"

Johnny,
sparkling light reflected on his face.
Exclusive photo © David Ingogly.



This was clearly a milestone week in LGBT sports.

On Monday, the NBA’s Jason Collins became the first active male athlete in a major US team sport to come out. On the heels of his courageous announcement came the news that he had already been signed to an endorsement deal by Nike, who had recently made it known that they were actively seeking such an athlete, and who had signed newly out WNBA star Brittney Griner just days earlier.