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Related: About this forumMichael Sam: ‘If Someone Disowns You, Be Part Of My Family. I’ll Welcome You.’
At yesterdays St.Louis Rams press conference, Michael Sam fielded many questions about what its like to be the first openly-gay athlete accepted into the NFL. Its great, he said.
One reporter told him about the story (which The New Civil Rights Movement reported) of a 15-year old who, surrounded by generations of his military family, announced he is gay. The boys father wrote on the University of Missouris Facebook page thanking them for Sams character and for being an inspiration.
Im honored that I helped someone to be comfortable with who we are gave them a little courage to speak to his father. But right now Im just looking forward to continue on my dream. And if it inspires other people, hey, Im with you. And anyone thats not okay with that, like I said earlier, if someone disowns you, be part of my family. Ill welcome you.
Relevant part starts around 4:20
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(113,010 posts)and the gay community called her Mama T.
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(29,503 posts)dealing with being honest about his own sexuality, and he's not some dumb jock - he actually seems like a serious, thoughtful athlete, and you can't help but respect his courage and integrity. K&R