Creating a World of Tolerance: An Afternoon with Esera Tuaolo
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Channel: Williams College · 2013 · Education
For nine years, Esera Tuaolo excelled in the N.F.L. as a defensive lineman: He played for five different teams and went to Super Bowl XXXIII with the Atlanta Falcons. But as a gay man in the hyper-masculine culture of professional football, Tuaolo was forced to hide his sexuality. The secret crippled him and hindered his football achievements. He led a double life that deeply depressed him but which he now looks back on with a new perspective. As one of three former N.F.L. players to ever come out, he has received tremendous support from old teammates, the media, friends and family alike. Now he brings his incredible story to the podium to inspire others to achieve their best by speaking to their individual truths without fear or intimidation. Part of Claiming Williams Day 2013. Intended for Williams students, faculty, and staff. For more information on Claiming Williams Day, visit http://claiming.williams.edu
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