Isiah Thomas, men's basketball coach of the Florida International
University Golden Panthers, and his son, Joshua Zeke Thomas,
a DJ, have come out against Prop 8.
The men were featured in the NOH8 Campaign that opposes
California's gay marriage ban. Father and son were photographed
with their mouths duct taped and “NOH8” written on one cheek.
In individual photos, Isiah is seen holding a basketball and Joshua
a record above his head.
“We posed for the NOH8 Campaign because we believe that all hate and discrimination is wrong,” the men said. “It is time for full equality
and equal rights for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation,
religion or gender.”
Isiah Thomas played in the NBA for nearly a decade before turning
to coaching. He was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA
History in 1996.
The campaign struck gold last year when Cindy McCain, the wife
of Arizona Senator John McCain, and their daughter Meghan, a pro-gay Republican, approached the group to offer their endorsement.
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