Tracy Morgan Making Amends With Gay Community
Posted on Jun 17, 2011 @ 01:02PM
While sticks and stones may break bones, Tracy Morgan is learning that words can do the same harm - if not more!
On Friday, the 30 Rock star met with The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) officials along with homeless gay teens from New York's Ali Forney Center.
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"Today, Tracy saw firsthand the toll that homophobia and anti-gay violence can take on a person's life," GLAAD President Jarrett Barrios said in a statement released by the group. "By meeting with LGBT teens left homeless because of who they are, we hope that Tracy has come to understand that so-called 'jokes' about gay youth are not just irresponsible, they are damaging."
Morgan told GLADD officials he will return to Nashville, TN. on June 21 to publicly apologize to those he offended.
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"Returning to Tennessee and apologizing to those he offended is an important step in showing that Tracy truly understands the weight of his words," Barrios added. "In a state that continues to put anti-gay laws on the books, it's now more important than ever that we let Tennesseans know that homophobia has no place on or off the stage."
Morgan will also participate in GLAAD's upcoming "Amplify Your Voice" public service announcement campaign.
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Morgan came under fire when it was learned that he made anti-gay remarks during his stand-up performance in Nashville back on June 3.
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Jun 13, 2011 @ 15:55
Jun 10, 2011 @ 12:10
Everyone has an opinion and should be able to express it in private or public as should Tracy but it was not WHAT he said it was HOW he said it that got him in trouble. Next time people, and there will be a next time, use a little CLASS.
Posted Fri, 06/17/2011 - 10:39pm
Tracy is lucky in that there is no audio or video of his show....That's why this story is dying off quickly. Kramer was not so lucky.
Posted Fri, 06/17/2011 - 8:20pm
Poor guy has mental issues from years of untreated diabetes, says something dumb during a show and has to put up with all these idiotic groups forcing their views on him. Get a life people and calm down.
Posted Fri, 06/17/2011 - 6:48pm
Now you must agree with everyone or lose your job. Is this what you believe in? All you need is a little political power to push everyone else around. You might be next.
Posted Fri, 06/17/2011 - 5:50pm
God encourages us to speak out against evil abominations. Don't apologize, Tracy - God will bless you for speaking up for Him over sinful choices. Amen, brother!
Posted Fri, 06/17/2011 - 5:48pm
I'm not a big fan of Tracy Morgan, but I'm impressed he's willing to accept responsibility for his actions. Everyone has something they can learn.
Posted Fri, 06/17/2011 - 5:21pm