Hi all,

Wanted to make sure everyone headed to Chicago was aware of this TimesTalks event:

Brokeback Locker Room

Monday, July 17
6:30-8 P.M.

Chicago Public Library, Pritzker Auditorium
400 South State Street
Free Admission
Call (312) 747-4252 for more information

How has the climate of acceptance for gays and lesbians in professional sports changed over the years? What can be done to reduce the level of homophobia in the locker room and the media? Hear a panel of Gay Games VII champions and sports legends address these issues and more in a provocative and timely panel discussion moderated by Robert Lipsyte, author, sports reporter and New York Times contributor.

Billy Bean, former professional baseball player who came out in 1999
Helen Carroll, former NCAA athletic director and basketball coach; National Center for Lesbian Rights Sports Project Director
David Kopay, former NFL running back and pioneer who broke the silence in 1975
Chris Morgan, Gay Games power lifter from the United Kingdom
Leigh-Ann Naidoo, South African Olympic beach volleyball player
Esera Tuaolo, former NFL defensive lineman who came out in 2002
Robert Lipsyte, moderator