external In the Media January 17, 2019 Ceyda Mumcu, assistant professor of sports management, notes that the choice of an out lesbian to perform at this high profile NFL game is notable since sports has the unique ability to unite people. Mumcu, who has researched sports marking to LGBTQ fans, says that Etheridge’s performance will spark conversations, allow interactions, and change hearts and minds. https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/melissa-etheridge-sing-national-anthem-chiefs-patriots-game-n959891" news-all news-in-the-media year-2019 month-january