Blue Jays Pitcher Anthony Bass Issued Public Apology for Anti-LGBTQIA+ Post on Social Media The Incident Professional athletes’ social media activities are constantly under scrutiny, and Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Anthony Bass learned this the hard way. Earlier this week, Bass shared an anti-LGBTQIA+ video on his Instagram story, urging people to boycott Target […]
The Responsibility of Public Figures in Combatting Discrimination It is no secret that public figures are held to a higher standard than the average person. When they use their platform to spread hate or discrimination, the consequences can be dire. In a recent instance, baseball player Anthony Bass came under fire after he made an […]