Coming Out to Another Closet

Posted on March 28, 2006 in Media

Julie Hollar writes about the decided lack of response to Sheryl Swoopes’s decision to reveal herself as a lesbian:

While Swoopes’ act may reflect—and produce—a slight lessening of the homophobia that has long afflicted professional sports, the media reaction to her coming out made clear that homophobia and sexism remain powerful forces in the sports press.

Who is Sheryl Swoope’s you ask? Given her accomplishments, she should be on your lips.