Recently out NBA player Jason Collins marched in Boston’s Gay Pride Parade yesterday – Pink News reports:
Donning a t-shirt emblazoned with the message: “#BETRUE, he took to the streets of Boston on Saturday, alongside his Stanford University roommate, Congressman Joe Kennedy, for its annual gay pride parade, causing a buzz on Twitter as fans tweeted pictures and messages of support. “It’s an opportunity to celebrate with my community. And celebrate acceptance and tolerance with good friends,” he said.
Also at the celebration – Senatorial candidates Ed Markey (D) and Gabriel Gomez (R). Pam’s House Blend reports:
While Democratic candidate Congressman Ed Markey was marching in the Boston Pride Parade with Senator Elizabeth Warren, Congressman Joe Kennedy, state Representative Linda Dorcena Forry, Barney Frank, NBA veteran Jason Collins and a contingent of supporters, Republican candidate Gabriel Gomez stood in front of his lonely campaign booth talking to his wife, son and a few campaign workers.