Our founder of Hate Is Wrong, Esera Tuaolo is prominently featured in the Outsports 90 LGBTQ-inclusive efforts from the NFL, its teams and players over the years in the lead-up to Super Bowl LVII,. Esera received four mentions among the 90 initiatives, underscoring his remarkable efforts to foster acceptance and equality in athletics. Outsports published an illuminating article highlighting 90 significant LGBTQ-inclusive efforts from the NFL, its teams, coaches, and players over the years.
37. Esera Tualo sang National Anthem at Packers game The Green Bay Packers brought back Esera Tuaolo, the gay defensive end they drafted out of Oregon State, to sing the Star-Spangled Banner before a game in 2014.
40. Esera Tuaolo addresses rookies at NFL symposium
Out gay former defensive end Tuaolo was invited by the NFL, to talk about issues facing gay athletes, in 2006.
60. NFL brings in gay former players to participate in New York Pride March
The NFL had a float in World Pride in 2019 and included Ryan O’Callaghan, Esera Tuaolo, Jeff Rohrer and Wade Davis as part of the float. They also participated in 2018 New York Pride.
82. People in the NFL elevate Hate Is Wrong during the Super Bowl
Various people in and around the NFL — Tony Richardson, Anne Doepner, Scott Pioli — have lended their voices for Esera Tuaolo’s Hate Is Wrong events.
We invite you to take a moment to check out the list that showcases the strides professional football has made toward embracing diversity and promoting inclusion within the sport.
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