February is commonly known as Black History Month. This being Outsports, we have chosen to dedicate at least one story a day, everyday this month, to telling the stories of the many out LGBTQ athletes who are Black, brown, bi-racial, African-American and of European. Caribbean, Central and South American heritage.
They are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary and queer. They are athletes, coaches and people who work in a variety of positions across the wide world of sports.
For us, one month is hardly enough to highlight all the historic contributions of any community, let alone ours. We launch this effort with the aim of raising awareness, spreading appreciation and sharing how they each prove Courage Is Contagious.
Send us your suggestions on which hero we should profile by writing a comment below, or send us a message on Facebook or Instagram, tweet at us, or just plain email us at [email protected]
With the Super Bowl now just days away, today’s first story is that of Ryan Russell, @rkrelentless on Instagram, the out bisexual NFL free agent. A few days ago, Russell posted a video of what one might call his “greatest hits,” along with an uplifting message, not long after celebrating his birthday: “The best is yet to come.”
Feb. 1: Read Cyd Zeigler’s August 2019 story of Russell’s coming out by clicking here.
Feb. 2: Karleigh Webb profiles Coach Jarrin Williams.
Feb. 3: Jason Collins comes out as gay on April 29, 2013.
Feb. 4: CeCé Telfer is the first out trans NCAA track and field champion
Feb. 5: Michael Sam comes out as gay
Feb. 6: O’Shay Edwards, pro wrestler
Feb. 7: Gay former NFL player Martin Jenkins confirmed to the California State Supreme Court
Feb. 8: Brittney Griner is a slam dunk for a place in LGBT sports history
Feb. 10: Fallon Fox, the bravest athlete in history
Feb. 11: Aleshia Ocasio speaks on challenges of being Black and LGBTQ in softball
Feb. 12: Nyla Rose is breaking boundaries as All Elite Wrestling family
Feb. 13: Rams cheerleader and trailblazer Quinton Peron
Feb. 14: John Amaechi comes out
Feb. 15: Natasha Cloud reflects on her coming out journey
Feb. 16: Former NFL player Wade Davis on coming out
Feb. 17: Glenn Burke earned his place in LGBTQ sports history
