(Updated link) Michael Sam's Arthur Ashe Courage Award Acceptance Speech

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Last edited Fri Jul 18, 2014, 04:17 PM - Edit history (1)

[pinto]

1. +1

[MarianJack]

2. WOW!

Very inspirational. I would also add a hankie alert for this courageous young man. The great Arthur Ashe (whom I had the honor of seeing play way back when) would be very proud. I know that I am!

PEACE!

[theHandpuppet]

3. Thanks, Fearless

That was inspiring. I just wish I hadn't clicked on the link to some of the Twitter responses -- damn, there are some people out in this world whose souls need a good scrubbing with bleach.

BTW, his BF is adorable, isn't he?

[Fearless]

4. Very adorable!

[Sentath]

5. AAaand ESPN took it down

Know anywhere else to look for it?

A transcript might be even better.

[Fearless]

6. I'll find something

Mobile right now. I'll get it when I get home in a bit.

[Sentath]

7. Sorry, I was being snarky (links inside)

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24625001/video-michael-sams-wins-arthur-ashe-courage-award-gives-emotional-speech

http://www.eonline.com/news/560660/michael-sam-receives-arthur-ashe-courage-award-watch-his-emotional-acceptance-speech

[Fearless]

8. It's ok, I want people to be able to see it...

Here's another link...