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Megan Rapinoe Nike AdNew York police have opened a possible hate crime investigation after eight posters depicting out-lesbian soccer star Megan Rapinoe were defaced with homophobic graffiti. Commuters reported the graffiti to police after discovering it in Manhattan’s Bryant Park subway station. Nike posters showing Rapinoe on the field had been defaced with phrases like “shemale” and “screw this ho.” The Metropolitan Transit Authority responded immediately and notified police.”Hate has no place in the transit system and we work hard to...

With brands like Converse, Adidas, and Reebok getting in on the “pride sneakers” craze, athletic brand Under Armour isn’t about to be left in last place. The company has presented their collection and while it’s the smallest of the brands, it’s also one of the best looking. The lineup includes one pair of unisex shoes and a couple t-shirts, but the shoe’s design has a deeper meaning according to the company. “Under Armour has always focused on making performance apparel for...

"If we can be equals here, we can be equals everywhere." Nike just released a new ad promoting the power of inclusion. “Equality” sees a group of top US athletes—including LeBron James, Serena Williams and out soccer player Megan Rapinoe—reflecting on the importance of making sure the field, turf and court are truly spaces for all. “Is this the land history promised? This field of play, where you are defined by actions, not your looks and beliefs,” a voice reads as black...

Among other issues, the LGBT community has been also struggling with discrimination at the workplace. While activists and campaigns fight for the LGBT community’s equal rights in all areas, HRC gives as good as one gets. In 2002 they created the Corporate Equality Index. The Corporate Equality Index serves the LGBT community in finding the companies that meet all the criteria for workplace equality. In 2016 they have ranked 1,024 businesses and according to a press release they have used...