Victory through Unity

        We are constantly arguing about sexual orientation and how it has affected society. In response, many organizations, non-profit or for-profit, have been created. Earlier this week I came by this amazing organization that helps athletes who are part of the LGBT community. The organization is called Athlete Ally and it creates awareness toward athletes who combat homophobic remarks from their coaches, team members, family, fans, etc. This organization also promotes unity and respect from each of the groups mentioned above. I support these types of organizations because they create hope for this misrepresented community. 

       I have many friends who are athletes and are apart of the LGBT community who face horrible situations constantly throughout their life. I can remember the first time my cousin came out and admitted he was gay. My reaction to him was, "but you are a football player!" Like my cousin's situation, most athletes are not accepted to be a part of the LGBT community because they are seen as they role models for children athletes. Now that I know more about this community and I am aware and accept their preferences I am able to support my friends and my cousin. The expectations people have about athletes should not interfere their happiness. It is these organizations that allow those athletes to be children's role models by showing them that no one should be judged for what they believe or for who they are. This is a bigger lesson future athletes need to be taught. 

Link: http://www.athleteally.com