The Role of Race in Jason Collins' Coming-Out Story

Season 2
Aired on 05/05/2013 | CC tv-14

Jason Collins began his Sports Illustrated cover story with these lines: "I'm a 34-year-old NBA center. I'm black. And I'm gay." How does race play a role in his story? Watch as Jason and Oprah discuss the stigma of being gay in African-American culture. Plus, Jason opens up about his NBA family and professionalism in the locker room.