Join us on June 25, 2026 at Sony Hall in NYC to honor the 2026 class of the LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame. Watch our social media channel for opening of ticket sales next week.
We are proud to announce our 2026 LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame induction class! Our induction celebration and dinner will take place on June 25th, 2026 in New York City. Interested in supporting or attending? Fill out the link in bio. #LGBTQSportsHOF
This video of Jason Collins giving a pregame speech to my Saunders squad in 2018 was sent to me this week. Jason spent the weekend in Yonkers speaking with YPS and Sarah Lawrence students before joining our staff for a Pride on the Court Game.
This is how you make change, showing up and being visible. We lost a giant this week and need others to fill this void.
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jason Collins, an LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame inductee from the Class of 2013 and an upcoming recipient of the 2026 Glenn Burke Activism and Advocacy Award.
Collins was the first active player in the NBA to come out of the closet and later served as a NBA Cares Ambassador, inspiring people worldwide with his courage to be openly gay in the highest level of basketball.
The Sports Equality Foundation and the LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame send our thoughts and love out to Jason’s husband, Brunson as well as his friends, family and all who were inspired by him.
📣 INTRODUCING OUR GALA DJ!
Joshua ‘Zeke’ Thomas is a renowned open-format DJ and producer, forward-thinking businessman, and dedicated award-winning Human Rights and Mental Health Awareness Advocate.
🎟️ Use the link in our bio to buy your tickets for the June 25 LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame Induction Gala at Sony Hall to see Zeke and our amazing inductees!
🎤We are officially 2 months away from our LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame Induction Gala at SONY Hall in New York City!
🎟️Buy tickets at the link in our bio to join us for a night honoring LGBTQ sports legends and pioneers🎟️
LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame to Honor ‘Heated Rivalry’ Commissioning Platform Crave with Trailblazer Award at 2026 Gala Celebration
The LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame will honor Crave with the Trailblazer Award for its groundbreaking LGBTQ+ sports storytelling, led by the acclaimed series Heated Rivalry.
By centering queer athletes and competition with authenticity and depth, Crave has redefined how LGBTQ+ stories are seen—and valued—across sport and media.
The award will be presented at the
2026 LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame Gala Celebration
📍 Sony Hall | New York City
📅 June 25, 2026
🎟️ Tickets Are Now On Sale At The Link In Our Bio! 🎉
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating courage, leadership, and impact in sports at the 2026 LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame Gala Celebration.
🏆 This annual gala brings together athletes, executives, advocates, media, and allies from across sports and entertainment to honor the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees and special honorees—trailblazers who have advanced LGBTQ visibility, equity, and inclusion in athletics.
📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026
📍 Sony Hall | New York City
🎫 Ticket Options:
• Individual tickets: $250
• Table of 10: $2,500
✨ Proceeds support the mission of the LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame—honoring LGBTQ leaders in sports, preserving history, and inspiring future generations.
👉 Get your tickets now:
🔗 LINK IN BIO
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Major League Baseball’s Opening Day has arrived! As we celebrate the start of a new season of America’s Pastime, let’s recognize our MLB-affiliated LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame inductees…
⚾️ Dale Scott worked 30 opening days as a Major League Baseball umpire. He was famously the only umpire who consistently wore the American League’s rare red shirt when behind the plate.
⚾️ Glenn Burke played four MLB seasons from 1976–1979, and he is widely credited with inventing the high five during a 1977 Dodgers celebration!
⚾️ Billy Bean played parts of six MLB seasons from 1987–1995, and recorded four hits in his MLB debut, tying a major‑league record.
⚾️ Erik Braverman is the Senior Vice President of Marketing, Community Relations and Broadcasting for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Erik has been with the Dodgers for over 17 years and has won three World Series titles while part of their staff.
March is for legends. 🏀🔥
LGBTQ Sports Hall of Famer Sue Wicks made her mark on the NCAA Tournament as a three-time NCAA participant and one of the most dominant players in college basketball history.
A Rutgers legend, Wicks led the nation in scoring twice and remains the all-time leading scorer at Rutgers University, paving the way for generations of athletes to follow.
#MarchMadness
#LGBTQHallOfFame
#SueWicks
#NCAAW
#WomensBasketballHistory
As the NCAA Tournament tips off, we’re celebrating LGBTQ Sports Hall of Famer Jason Collins and his standout college basketball career at Stanford University.
A dominant presence in the paint, Collins helped lead Stanford to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances, including a memorable Final Four run in 2004, anchoring one of the nation’s toughest defenses. Alongside his twin brother Jarron, Jason became known for his physical play, basketball IQ, and leadership on college basketball’s biggest stage.
Long before he made history in the NBA, Jason Collins was already showing what it meant to compete with integrity, toughness, and team-first leadership during March Madness.
This tournament season, we honor not just the moments—but the trailblazers who made them matter.
#MarchMadness #NCAATournament #JasonCollins #LGBTQSportsHallOfFame #StanfordBasketball #BasketballHistory #Trailblazers #RepresentationMatters
Today we look back on LGBTQ Sports Hall of Famers @mraloha98 , @ocallaghanryan , Roy Simmons, Jerry Smith and @brendon310 , who have all played in the NFL’s big game. #superbowl
