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Just Jillian... | Winter Olympics: Open to All?
With the XXI’s Winter Olympics coming to a close just days ago, I figured I would add my thoughts to the dialogue before the 14+ days of sporting events escape our consciousness. In my mind, this Olympics in particular highlights how both the United States and our sports institutions (e.g.
Rachel Simmons - Understanding and Raising Girls
This event is free and open to the public.
Rachel Simmons: Assembly for 7th, 8th & 9th Grade Girls
Friday, April 9, 2010 • 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Carmen Murguia's thoughts about homophobia in sports
Carmen Murguia's thoughts about homophobia in sports
As sent via email to IOU Sports Carmen Murguia who attended the event shared her point of view, Enjoy:
Registration Extended for the Women in Sports Symposium, It Takes a Team "Exploding the Myths."
Why Coaches Need to Address Homophobia in Athletics
By Pat Griffin, Author of Strong Women, Deep Closets
Article appears courtesy of the Women's Sports Foundation
Homophobia is the plague of female sports teams. Author and expert, Pat Griffin, lays out why coaches need to take the lead in addressing the issue to provide a healthy space for ALL athletes.
Homophobia in Women's Sports
Reprinted courtesy of the Women's Sports Foundation
It is not uncommon for the following circumstances to be encountered in women's sports:
Three-time MVP 'tired of having to hide my feelings'
By LZ Granderson
ESPN The Magazine
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Little backlash is expected from Swoopes' revelation
By Oscar Dixon, USA TODAY WNBA superstar Sheryl Swoopes' announcement Wednesday that she is a lesbian is not likely to create issues for her on the basketball court and may provide opportunities off it. Swoopes, a four-time WNBA champion and three-time league MVP, came out when she became a spokesperson for Olivia, a cruise line that caters to lesbian travelers.