Staceyann Chin and John Amaechi Live on Oprah – Wednesday, October 24, 2007 Gay Around the World Please tune in to check out former NBA player John Amaechi and Tony- Award winning playwright and poet Staceyann Chin on Oprah's Show "Gay Around the World." We pitched her for the show, which broadcasts LIVE tomorrow (so set your DVD recorders). Staceyann is an outspoken, Jamaican-born lesbian artist/activist. For more info about Staceyann's work visit: http://www.staceyannchin.com/v2/index.html Former NBA player John Amaechi will also appear on the show. Amaechi made headlines earlier this year when he became the first NBA player to come out. Throughout 2007, he's made numerous appearances on talk shows and has done an amazing job articulating his journey. To read more about Amaechi visit: http://www.vibe.com/news/news_headlines/ 2007/03/john_amaechi_interview/ The show description is as follows: Tune in LIVE on Wednesday, October 24 when The Oprah Winfrey Show travels the globe for a look into the lives of gays and lesbians in the U.S. and worldwide. Go behind the headlines to see the secret lives of gays in Iran. Meet an Indian prince whose coming out caused a controversy in his homeland. Plus, meet inspiring gay couples and families from around the world. Check local listings for exact time and station. http://www2.oprah.com/tows/pastshows/200710/tows_past_20071024.jhtml? promocode=HP51
