Brazil Stadium Turns Pink After "******" Chants Shock Community

[demmiblue]

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A few days ago during the Superliga semifinal match between Sada Cruzeiro & Vôlei Futuro, Sada Cruzeiro fans chanted homophobic slurs towards Michael, a middle blocker from Team Vôlei Futuro. The fans kept screaming “Bicha! Bicha! Bicha!” which means “faggot” in English.

We deeply appreciate that these athletes are taking a stand to defend Michael who has confessed that the incident has been very traumatic and has admitted that he fears for the same thing to happen again. Michael shared that he could not believe what was happening and that he tried to pretend he wasn’t hearing any of the chants.

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A week has passed after the incident that forced Michael to out himself publicly, and Volleywood reports that the outpouring of support for Michael has been tremendous. The brazenness of the crowd’s bigotry seems to have surprised a lot of people and called them to action.

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Americans, this is how it’s done. Don’t make excuses for the perpetrator like many are for Kobe Bryant (see comments). Instead, stand against prejudice and homophobia wherever they’re found. That’s how society becomes better for all of us.

http://blog.mattalgren.com/2011/04/brazil-stadium-turns-pink-after-faggot-chants-shock-community/


I wanted to post this in GD, but it is such a fast forum. I want this story to linger...

:hi: & happy :cry:...

What a wonderful thing!

[Zorra]

1. Beautiful and touching. Thanks. nt

[William769]

2. K&R.

Makes me all warm inside to see this.

[pinto]

3. What a great turn of events, all around.

:thumbsup:

:thumbsup:

[pinto]

4. Posted a piece in GD, it's such a great story to pass on.

:hi:

[Scottybeamer70]

5. Beautiful...............

thank you!

[IGoToDU]

6. fantastico!!!!

muy muy bien!!!!!!

[madmax]

7. Solidarity! It ain't just for unions ;-) nt