Yes, this is a really big deal... Jason's courage changes everything. Yes, the haters have already come out, but its too late to turn back the clock on freedom, justice and equality. And yes, its very important that the first openly gay active pro sports athlete is also a black man.
No doubt you've noticed that in the spate of recent "coming-outs" by notable blacks they've all prefaced their announcements with "I'm a black (man or woman), and I am gay" (or words to that effect). This is because, for people of color there is an additional door to be opened when leaving the closet. The black community is far more homophobic than society at large. Finding acceptance in the black community is sometimes much more difficult. NBA players are idolized by black youth and Jason's coming out has the power to change hearts and minds... This is a big deal!
"Fear Eats the Soul"
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