Former Utah Jazz player John Amaechi has written a remarkable memoir - it's about his struggle to become a professional athlete and to protect the secret he was convinced would end his career - that he's gay...
This year Amaechi is the Grand Marshal for Utah's Pride parade and events. In this edition of Utah NOW we talk with John Amaechi... about Pride Days, his time spent in Utah, and his career as an NBA player.
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For more information on John Amaechi visit www.johnamaechi.com
John Amaechi is serving as the Grand Marshal of the Utah Pride Festival. For a schedule of events visit www.utahpride.org
That show was really interesting and fabulous. Thanks for having shows like that in Utah. I’m a married homosexual and it has given me the courage to come out of the closet.
Brian Maxwell
Posted by Brian Maxwell, Friday June 1st, 2007 @ 9:20 pm
I thought your program was fabulous. I really appreciate hearing that Jazz player speak. It was such a wonderful, open conversation.
Posted by Diane Bernard, Friday June 1st, 2007 @ 10:22 pm
JOHN AMAECHI MADE REFERENCE TO "MY SON" AND ' "MY KIDS" DURING THE INTERVIEW. IS HE A BIOLOGICAL FATHER TO SOMEONE?
MJAY
Posted by M Jay, Saturday June 2nd, 2007 @ 12:26 pm
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