Last week, Athlete Ally celebrated a number of individuals who have been instrumental to advancing the support of LGBT athletes across the sports world. But even as the organization celebrated the likes of former NFL defensive end Michael Sam, former NBA star Grant Hill, former NBA commissioner David Stern and women’s tennis pioneer Dr. Renee Richards, there was a notable absence in collegiate LGBT athletes and supporters from the program.
As athletic departments — and college campuses overall — continue to work on their diversity and inclusion plans, making a safe space for athletes who are not only gay or lesbian but also transgender or those who may be transitioning has to be a priority, say experts.
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