08 February 2007
John Amaechi
Seven former male athletes have come out, with the latest being John Amaechi, who played collegiate ball at Penn State and professionally for the Magic and Jazz before the Knicks released him in 2004. While it is commendable to have gay men coming out, I am hardly surprised. Partly because of the rumors swirling around his sexuality for years. But it is doubly hard given his heritage. (Amaechi is half Nigerian) in a sport that is predominately Black.
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Hi, Karim. I just found you this morning and was surprised that so few people leave comments. You write with real point and passion.
I read through some older posts and came across your Martin Luther King Day comments. I agree with you. Right now I've just finished designing Suzan-Lori Parks's "Imperceptible Mutabilities in the Third Kingdom"; the message that comes out of that play is very similar. When I spoke with her about what she felt it was important for the production team to know, she said first of all "It's funny--make sure you make it funny." True--it's almost riotously funny in places, but the basic truth in the script is a prety grim one concerning quality of life, politically, economically and socially for Black America in this country.
Howdy Karim. John's coming out, as you so eloquently state,shouldn't be much of a surprise to those who have observed his career.
I read where Martina N. has fully supported his coming out and has urged other closeted gay athletes to come out as well.
Also big hairy muscle hugs for commenting on my blog posts. I really appreciate them, stud.
i live in Orlando and the word around town was that he was a bit stand offish towards blacks. as far as gayness, many seemed to think it was some sort of quirky British behavior. at least that was the talk in the barbershop. i never thought he was gay until he came out. i just wish he could've played better post defense. as far as other active athletes coming out, we must acknowledge the factor of money in their decision. not everyone can turn their back on projected millions.
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