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Chris Kluwe, a former NFL kicker for the Minnesota Vikings, tells The Advocate about getting arrested for protesting MAGA proposals on his city council.
"Diversity makes us better and LGBTQ people continue to contribute to the success of the NFL," Commissioner Roger Goodell recently said.
LGBTQ+ media advocacy group GLAAD issued a fact-check calling out some of the false and misleading things the ultra-conservative Kansas City Chiefs player said during a graduation ceremony.
The former Minnesota Vikings kicker was arrested after an act of "peaceful civil disobedience” at a Huntington Beach City Council meeting.
The National Gay Flag Football League plays its annual championship Pride Bowl in Chicago this weekend.
The kicker spoke at Benedictine College and told women to stay in their place while calling LGBTQ+ people ‘deadly sins.’
It comes as other major companies and organizations turn away from longstanding efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
From Jerry Smith to Carl Nassib, these players paved the way for visibility and acceptance in football.
The league's chief diversity officer said Butker's views do not represent the organization.
The out football player made strides for representation in professional athletics.
