Sports Equality Foundation

05/25/2026

We are officially ONE MONTH AWAY from a night of celebrating LGBTQ sports legends and gathering amongst wonderful community! Join us on June 25th in New York City for the LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame Induction Gala.

🎟️ Ticket link in bio.

05/12/2026

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.

05/07/2026

📣 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!

04/25/2026

🎤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🎟️

04/08/2026

Trailblazer Award Honoree Announced

The LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame to Honor ‘Heated Rivalry’ Commissioning Platform Crave with Trailblazer Award at 2026 Gala Celebration

By centering q***r 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: https://sportsequalityfoundation.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/sportsequalityfoundation/eventRegistration.jsp?event=17&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

03/30/2026

🎟️ Tickets Are Now On Sale! 🎉
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:
🔗 https://sportsequalityfoundation.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/sportsequalityfoundation/eventRegistration.jsp?event=17&

03/25/2026

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.

03/20/2026

Mark you calendars to join us in celebrating the 2026 LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame class. Follow our social media for upcoming ticket sale opening.

02/08/2026

Today we look back on LGBTQ Sports Hall of Famers , , Roy Simmons, Jerry Smith and , who have all played in the NFL’s big game.

01/21/2026

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/2026-lgbtq-sports-hall-fame-234556169.html

It's been 13 years since the LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame was founded in Chicago.