Very nice. The San Francisco 49ers have become the first NFL team to produce an "It Gets Better" video for LGBT youth. And it's worth noting that all of the featured players are of men of color.
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The team developed the video after an online petition at Change.org created by 49ers fan and videographer Sean Chapin. The team responded with the short video message from linebacker Ahmad Brooks, defensive tackles Ricky Jean Francois and Isaac Sopoaga and safety Donte Whitner.
"The San Francisco 49ers are proud to join ItGetsBetter.org, to let all LGBT teens know that it gets better," said Whitner. "On behalf of the entire 49ers organization, we are on your side, and we promise it gets better."
The San Francisco Giants were the first major league baseball team to create an IGB video in March 2011.
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that's really cool. hope we see more of this from the NFL
and Donte is very easy on the eyes...
Posted by: fff | 25 August 2012 at 21:05
In light of the silliness that Tyrese unleashed just below this post, THESE ARE SOME STRONG MEN! I think that they consider the hearts of YOUTH, period, and realized that if they can help, they help!
It's time that we stop treating ANYONE as though they are disposable and speak POWER into EVERYONE. This is a great message and so right on time.
I am actually beginning a series of EMPOWERMENT and LIFESKILLS called LIFEBASICS in Newark, from September through March! WE GET BETTER WHEN WE HELP! Yay 49ers! (STILL A REDSKINS FAN, BUT LOVE YOU GUYS FOR THIS AND WILL BE CHEERING FOR YOU!!!)
#BRAVO
Posted by: TheRevKev | 26 August 2012 at 07:12