Byron Perkins makes LGBTQ+ history as first openly gay football player at an HBCU
Bryon Perkins has made history as the first football player at an HBCU to come out as gay. On 19 October, the Hampton University student revealed the landmark news in an emotional Instagram story. “I’ve decided that I’m going to make a change, and stop running away from myself,” the defensive back wrote. “I’m gay, let it be known that this is not a “decision” or a “choice.” Yes, this is who I am, this is who I’ve been, and this is who I’m going to be. Simply put, I…
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