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  1. 7 hours ago

    . is the sport's first out trans professional player, following in the footsteps of trans players like . They beam up with and to The to talk about their historic experience.

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  2. 9 hours ago
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  3. 9 hours ago

    “You are not alone." When LGBTQ athletes publicly come out, it can inspire others. That's why coming out is important: it builds community

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  4. 10 hours ago

    Junior Flemmings continues to deny calling Collin Martin a gay slur, but his season is still effectively over

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  5. 10 hours ago

    JOIN US: What is the best way to come out to your teammates? Tomorrow, ahead of National Coming Out Day, five out athletes share their coming-out insights and experiences Register for the chat here:

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  6. 11 hours ago

    It is still as necessary as ever for LGBTQ people to come out. We give each other strength with our visibility, and with visibility, we can change hearts and minds

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  8. 11 hours ago
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  9. 11 hours ago

    A former NFL player has publicly come out as gay ... just as he was being nominated to the California Supreme Court. Not too shabby

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  10. 12 hours ago

    This track athlete struggled with his sexuality. Then he found acceptance on his college cross-country and track teams, and eventual boyfriend

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    By sharing my story & living authentically & unapologetically gives me the freedom to realize that I’m worthy of owning the space that I’m in.I want my story to provide a positive message for any who wants to be out in .

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  12. 13 hours ago

    Why is it still necessary to "come out?" Visible LGBTQ figures provide courage to other LGBTQ people. And with more visibility, hearts and minds change

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    Oct 5

    What does it mean to be an activist, especially in high school? Join us for Oct. 10 at 11am MT to hear and others on what it means to be a youth activist and why speaking up against injustice is so important in 2020. ...

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  15. 14 hours ago

    Counting down to and here's the OTHER #5 in our look back at our most popular stories: Swimmer Ryan Murtha

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    Martin Jenkins is the latest former player to come out as gay. He's at least the 14th former NFL player to come out, more than all the other major American men's pro leagues combined.

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  18. 15 hours ago

    Counting down to , and we have a TIE for 5th most popular story! First up, Sheryl Swoopes

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    17 hours ago

    This the best one yet 🤣 💀 got jokes.

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