Posted on 06/22/2024 6:26:49 AM PDT by Mr. Mojo
In recent years, the NFL has made a concerted effort to show its unwavering support of the LGBTQ community. And don't expect that to stop anytime soon.
It started in April 2017 when the NFL hosted an LGBTQ Pride discussion panel at its New York City headquarters. That event marked the official launch of the league's LGBTQ employee affinity group, NFL Pride. About 150 people — including commissioner Roger Goodell — sat and listened as openly gay former professional athletes discussed steps the league could take to be more inclusive for the gay community.
In an exclusive interview with Outsports in honor of this year's Pride Month, Goodell explained why the cause is so special to him.
"One of the most important jobs I have as commissioner is to listen," Goodell said. "That day, we were forming our Pride employee resource group, so I wanted to show my support for our staff and engage with panelists like NFL Legend Ryan O’Callaghan."
Since that panel discussion, the NFL has boosted its outreach efforts every year. In addition to encouraging its teams to participate in Pride Month initiatives each June, the league partnered with GLAAD to host a "Night of Pride" at this year's Super Bowl in Las Vegas. Goodell & Co. also hold an annual Pride Flag Football Clinic at the Super Bowl Experience, and multiple teams have announced partnerships with the National Gay Flag Football League (NGFFL).
"Our Super Bowl Night of Pride events with GLAAD have been powerful," Goodell said. "Creating a space for the LGBTQ community and allies during our biggest week sends a message that we value inclusion and opportunity for all."
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Well, we’ll see how many people show up at the statum, or buy the advertised crap on the telly..
‘Diversity Makes Us Better’
No. It does not.
There are several things that make us better. Diversity doesn’t make the list. For myself, Diversity makes me bitter.
I've noticed the difference in nearly all sports. It's obvious that the gamblers are paying off the athletes.
It was better when gambling was forbidden (except for places like Vegas and Atlantic City) and everyone saw what happened to Pete Rose.
The integrity is gone. The commissioners in the past will be angry if they see what's happening today.
So there's no point in watching a game anymore unless you're doing some form of gambling.
Jerry Jones tried to warn the owners....
Then why did Jerry allow Michael Sam to try out for the Cowboys?
And gamblers. I guess some guys can make a living out of it
If I didn’t know any better and looked at this from 50k feet I might start thinking these folks are all pawns on a large playing field and someone/thing is maneuvering these pieces around.
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Oh, but there IS. His name is Satan.
Do the people running the NFL remind anyone else of the people running Disney... 🤔
Too easy to make a joke...
‘How’ does diversity make them better?
Just asking.
Us? He must be talking about himself and that turd in his pocket. F the NFL!
I think you’re right.
He might even be using tools we have developed.
Goodell seems to think that the average Joe, sitting in his den or living room with a beer in his hand (not Bud Light) Is thinking at the forefront of his mind,”Gee, I wonder how diversity plays into the all of this?”.
No, I will bet 99.999% of them are saying “I don’t wanna hear about no blankety-blank faggot, nor do I wanna see one on my television screen. Just play the blankety-blank game!”.
Who can afford to take a family to a pro game?
Goodell is a moron. He needs to stick to singing the African National Anthem and shut the hell up. Sexual deviancy IS NOT and American “strength”.
I have never heard or seen anyone explain how diversity makes us better. Why should card carrying members of various ethnic and racial swarms have anything to contribute to society when their identity is wrapped up in mental disorders proclaiming their inferiority? I’ll rely on self-confident individuals.
No, he’s married to former Fox News anchor Jane Skinner.
I quit watching the NFL when the kneeling for the National Anthem became in vogue.
The entertainment is not worth seeing the antics of the players.
I have more time to spend in worthwhile action than watch the crap of the weekend’s games.
Hey NFL…do whatever the hell you want to do. You cannot alienate me anymore than you have already.
As a devoted Packer Backer from the ‘50s, the NFL is dead to me.
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