1st July 2014, 4:55 PM
Joe Lo
President Obama last night thanked Lawrence Goldyn, his gay college professor and friend, for shaping his views on LGBT rights.
Speaking at a Pride reception at the White House, President Obama said: "Lawrence was the first openly gay person I knew who was unapologetic. He stood his ground and if someone gave him guff, he gave them guff right back."
The President continued to say that Mr Goldyn, who taught him in 1979, was "one of those quiet heroes who was "part of a generation that fought so many battles that ultimately came into fruition later".
More: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/07/01/obama-gay-college-professor-shaped-my-views-on-lgbt-issues/