Freedom Sculpture

The one thing that everybody wants is to be free… not to be managed, threatened, directed, restrained, obliged, fearful, administered, they want none of these things they all want to feel free, the word discipline, and forbidden and investigated and imprisoned brings horror and fear into all hearts, they do not want to be afraid not more than is necessary in the ordinary business of living…. The only thing that anyone wants now is to be free, to be let alone to live their life as they can, but not to be watched, controlled and scared, no no, not.
~Gertrude Stein, 1943

Vision

An athletic community in which athletes, coaches and administrators can openly express their sexual orientation and gender identity or expression without the threat of retaliation or sabotage.
What We Do
The br{ache the silence campaign was created to give those seeking acceptance a platform to launch their voice and gain support. We aim to increase the positive visibility of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Allied role models within the intercollegiate athletic community through our collection of stories and campus integration initiatives. Our goal is to shift the focus from homophobia to inclusion. We hope this platform will reach every institution, athletic department, and sports program in the country. Inclusion is a vital part of growth in athletics, the communities who support it, and the leadership development of future generations. Regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, all are welcome to sign our Pledge and help br{ache the silence.
Board of Directors
  • Autumn Bayles ARAMARK
  • Erin Dougherty Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School
  • Jamie Gordon Cityspace
  • Alex Minkow New York Times
  • Carrie Timmins Westtown School
Founders
  • Nevin Caple, Executive Director

    • Nevin Caple is a gay rights activist with a passion for promoting equality in sport and beyond. She played Division I college basketball at Fairleigh Dickinson University while serving as team captain and volunteering her free time towards diversity and community-based initiatives. Nevin sits on the Wade Trophy Committee for women’s college basketball and has spoken at various venues including Equality Forum and the LGBT workshop at the Women’s Basketball Final Four. She was recently honored at The White House for LGBT emerging leaders. Nevin founded LoveAthlete to connect underserved youth with college coaches. She lives in New York City and enjoys writing, quiet time with friends and exploring nature’s charm. You can contact her at Nevin@freedomsounds.org

  • Colleen McCaffrey, Creative Director

    • Colleen McCaffrey is responsible for the website design and development, communications strategy, and content management for Freedom Sounds. She has done editorial work for and been published in Curve Magazine and the San Francisco Bay Guardian, and she has contributed to In the Life as a production assistant. Colleen earned a BA in the interdisciplinary field of Literary and Cultural Studies from the College of William and Mary, VA in 2004 and completed the Web Design certificate program at Moore College of Art & Design, PA in 2012. She was a member of the Division I basketball teams at both Colgate University, NY and the College of William and Mary. Colleen finds freedom in writing, coding, and urban biking. You can contact her at Colleen@freedomsounds.org

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