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NFL star Carl Nassib reveals that coming out was an “exciting day” for him

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Las Vegas Raiders star Carl Nassib has opened up about his impactful journey in a heartfelt post. In June 2021, the 29-year-old sent shockwaves through the NFL and wider professional sports community when he came out as gay. “What’s up people? I’m at my house in West Chester Pennsylvania. I just wanted to take a quick moment to say that I’m gay,” he revealed. “I’ve been meaning to do this for a while now but I finally feel comfortable enough to get it off my chest.” Since that fateful day,…

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Carl Nassib creates rainbow cleats to raise money for LGBTQ+ community

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Out NFL player Carl Nassib has created rainbow cleats in partnership with The Trevor Project. In an effort to raise money and awareness for the LGBTQ+ community, Las Vegas Raiders star Carl Nassib has created a unique pair of rainbow cleats. The inclusive shoes were desgined in partnership with the NFL’s My Cause My Cleats fundraiser. The annual event gives players the opportunity to raise money for their select non-profit organisation by designing a pair of cleats and auctioning them off. The one of a kind shoes featured The Trevor…

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Fear of discrimination is stopping LGBTQ+ youth playing sport, study finds

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A new study has revealed that fear of discrimination is prohibiting LGBTQ+ youth from participating in sport. According to research released on 15 September by the Trevor Project, one in three LGBTQ+ young people said they participate in sports. This is a stark difference from the more than 50% of America’s general population who said they do take part in sport. Part of this is attributed to almost one in five (18%) LGBTQ+ youth who do get involved sharing that they have heard negative comments from athletic officials at their…

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The Trevor Project honours Lil Nas X with the Suicide Prevention Advocate of the Year award

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Lil Nas X has been honoured by The Trevor Project with the organisation’s inaugural Suicide Prevention Advocate Of The Year award. On Wednesday (1 September), the organization took to social media and announced the Grammy winner as the recipient of the award. In the statement, LNX was praised for his open dialogue regarding his past struggles with mental health, anxiety and suicidal ideation. “The Trevor Project is thrilled to honour Lil Nas X with the Suicide Prevention Advocate of the Year Award,” Amit Paley, CEO and executive director at The Trevor Project said.  “His vulnerability…

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California Senate passes landmark bill that tracks violent deaths of LGBTQ+ people

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California has passed a landmark bill that is set to track the violent deaths of people within the LGBTQ+ community. On Wednesday (1 September), the state senate unanimously passed the AB 1094 law or the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data Collection Project. Under the bill, the California Department of Public Health will start a three-year program that would train medical examiners and coroners to identify and collect information on a victims sexual orientation and gender identity in cases of violent death. Homicide, use of deadly force by police and…

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A new study shows one in four LGBTQ+ youth identify as non-binary

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New research has revealed that more young people are identifying as non-binary and LGBTQ+. According to a new study from the Trevor Project, 26% of LGBTQ+ youth identify as non-binary. The study also found that 20% are questioning or not sure in regards to their gender identity. The study gathered data from 35,000 LGBTQ+ youth between the ages of 13 to 24. Among the non-binary youth in the study, “28% were as bisexual, 27% were pansexual, 22% queer, 14% lesbian, 6% gay and 2% question their sexuality.” The study also…

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