Kye Allums a basketball player for George Washington University is now the first openly trans player in the NCAA.
Considering that homophobia is still a very prevalent problem the plagues major sports, it is quite brave that Kye came out to his teammates and to the press. According to this article, when Kye came out to his team he explained that "sex is how you're born and gender is how you identify yourself"
His bravery opens the door for more trans people in the future.
This is without a doubt a courageous act by Kye Allums. I feel like the athletic arena can be one of if not the most intimidating and daunting places for homosexuals to be, especially concerning team sports like basketball. The fact that Kye was able to see past the difficulty of being his true self on the court is an act that people world-wide can admire.
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