How did Justin Fashanu's story impact LGBTQ+ athletes?

Jun 26, 2023 ... this retelling of Fashanu's story will show you the power of authenticity and the need for tolerance and inclusion in sports—specifically ... On 22 October 1990, Justin Fashanu came out of the closet as the first openly gay professional football (soccer) player in the world. After learning that ... Feb 15, 2022 ... Justin Fashanu, a professional footballer, a born-again Christian, a black man, and gay. He's as rare in the football world as wasps are in winter. Feb 19, 2020 ... Justin Fashanu's niece Amal believes his induction into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame is a reward for his achievements both on ... May 13, 2023 ... How the first openly gay professional men's footballer – one of England's most headline-grabbing stars of the 80s and 90s – finished his ... Feb 19, 2025 ... He was also the first male English professional footballer to come out as gay while still playing high level competitive football in 1990. Feb 21, 2014 ... Justin Fashanu (Justinus Soli Fashanu, 1961–1998) was an English professional footballer, the only professional footballer in the UK (and so far one of only ... Feb 10, 2025 ... Justin Fashanu: The First Openly Gay Footballer In 1990, Justin Fashanu became the first professional footballer to come out as gay—but the ... Dec 2, 2022 ... Life of footballers Justin and John Fashanu being adapted into ITV drama ... The life of Justin Fashanu, the first professional footballer in ... Their last film, The Crazy Gang, traced the history of the now dissolved Wimbledon FC, and particularly their unexpected rise to the highest tier of football in ...