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The Oakland Athletics : Create a "Glenn Burke Day" at the Oakland A& #39;s to honor a Black LGBTQ+ sports icon - Sign the Petition! http://chng.it/KffzW8nS ">https://chng.it/KffzW8nS&... via @Change
#GlennBurke invented the high-five with Dusty Baker on October 2, 1977 as a baseball player on the Los Angeles Dodgers. 
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To honor, elevate, and celebrate his story, let’s institute a “Glenn Burke Day” on the 2021 Oakland @Athletics gameday schedule and beyond.
Not only will this help change the culture of homophobia in the MLB and sports, but we can use this opportunity to highlight a Black-founded organization, the Oakland LGBTQ Community Center.
Whether you& #39;re an A& #39;s fan, a sports enthusiast who believes we can continue to bring more equity and representation to the major leagues, or an LGBTQ+ advocate, your support of this petition would be greatly appreciated. #GlennBurke https://www.change.org/p/the-oakland-athletics-create-a-glenn-burke-day-at-the-oakland-a-s-to-honor-a-black-lgbtq-sports-icon?fbclid=IwAR1WYTvZE6prvL3SURT55eMiaAfpWfB3YFgKyx2dY-B16elpkjhxEWfXJBo">https://www.change.org/p/the-oak...
UPDATE: over 430 supporters in 4 days! I’m so humbled by the support and encouragement from A’s fans, Bay Area natives, LGBTQ advocates, and sports enthusiasts alike. Let’s keep it going. #GlennBurke
Although baseball isn’t my favorite sport, it’s always been a part of my life. My Granmargie worked for the Atlanta Braves in her retirement for 20 years because she loved the game so much. I wanted to honor her memory + elevate the voice of a queer Black athlete I see myself in
I also wanted to highlight the great work of a local organization that supports Black and brown queer folk every day, The Oakland LGBTQ Community Center. #GlennBurke https://www.oaklandlgbtqcenter.org/ ">https://www.oaklandlgbtqcenter.org/">...
Right now, we’d like to keep the momentum going and get as many signatures as possible as we gain the attention of the A’s organization.
Here’s how you can help:
Can you forward this petition to 3 friends who’d be interested in signing?
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Here’s how you can help:
Can you forward this petition to 3 friends who’d be interested in signing?
#GlennBurke https://www.change.org/glenn-burke-oakland-As">https://www.change.org/glenn-bur...
