Diversity Management, News and Updates
Yesterday we told you about the disturbing news involving NFL coach Jon Gruden and the racist emails he sent a decade ago. And now, following the discovery of even more racist, sexist, and homophobic messages, the pro football veteran has been forced to resign from his position as head coach…
The world of professional athletics just became a bit more diverse and inclusive. In a boost for LGBTQ representation during Pride Month celebrations, professional football player Carl Nassib has announced he is gay. The defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders becomes the first-ever out athlete actively playing in the…
By Chris Hoenig Jason Collins, who broke ground as the first openly gay player on the active roster of one of the “Big Four” pro sports leagues, is retiring. In a column on Sports Illustrated’s website, Collins said he is walking away proud of his accomplishments as an openly gay…
By Albert Lin Paula Deen is back and comparing herself to “that Black football player who recently came out,” Michael Sam. In a cover-story interview with People magazine, Deen somehow likened the struggles with her public image to Sam, who hopes to get drafted in May and become the first…
By Chris Hoenig Michael Sam was the Co-Defensive Player of the Year in the Southeastern Conference, considered the toughest conference in all of college football. He was a first-team All-American defensive lineman last year at the University of Missouri, where his teammates voted him their MVP. To many, he’s been…
