NHL Joins Gay Rights Group in Effort to Be Most Inclusive League
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The National Hockey League announced today a partnership with a gay rights advocacy group, continuing what it calls its quest to become the “most inclusive professional sports league” in the world.
The NHL and its players union reached an agreement with the You Can Play Project, a Denver-based advocacy group that opposes homophobia in sports and promotes lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, or LGBT, equality. The partnership includes educational and support components for teams, players and fans of the league.