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A bisexual NFL player explains what it costs to come out and what it opens up for LGBTQ+ athletes.
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In this episode
- What coming out publicly during an NFL contract gap actually looks like
- How one athlete is building space for LGBTQ+ youth in professional sports
- The real tension between personal identity and a career in the NFL
- Why advocacy work can matter more than a roster spot
About this episode
Ryan Russell came out as bisexual last year in between contracts with the NFL. He hasn’t been signed yet, but his advocacy work is creating a path for young LGBTQ+ athletes to change the game.Be sure to follow Ryan Russell on IG and checkout his YouTube channel!
Your host is Levi Chambers, co-founder of Gayety.
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