It takes courage to be true to yourself.
So, as we celebrate coming out, we’re inviting you in. To see the beauty behind the struggle, the humanity beyond the identities, and the motion that fuels the movement.
Meet five out and proud protagonists using athleticism and authentic self-expression to make change.
It takes
courage to be true
to yourself.
So, as we celebrate coming out, we’re inviting you in. To see the
beauty behind the struggle, the humanity beyond the identities,
and the motion that fuels the movement.
Meet five out and proud protagonists using athleticism and
authentic self-expression to make change.
JANAYA FUTURE KHAN
Janaya Future Khan is a social activist, co-founder of Black Lives Matter Toronto, and an international ambassador for the Black Lives Matter Network. Along with balancing organizing, lecturing, and writing, this openly queer and gender-nonconforming powerhouse is known to throw down in the boxing ring as well.
JANAYA FUTURE KHAN
Janaya Future Khan is a social activist, co-founder of Black Lives
Matter Toronto, and an international ambassador for the Black Lives
Matter Network. Along with balancing organizing, lecturing, and
writing, this openly queer and gender-nonconforming powerhouse
is known to throw down in the boxing ring as well.
RAVEN SAUNDERS
Raven “Hulk” Saunders is an Olympic silver medalist in shot put who’s joined the new league of athletes advocating for self care, after battling with depression herself. Exhibiting strength outside the ring as well, she uses her platform to raise awareness about mental health, especially for those in the Black and LGBTQIA+ communities.
RAVEN SAUNDERS
Raven “Hulk” Saunders is an Olympic silver medalist in shot put who’s
joined the new league of athletes advocating for self care, after battling
with depression herself. Exhibiting strength outside the ring as well, she
uses her platform to raise awareness about mental health, especially for
those in the Black and LGBTQIA+ communities.
SAWYER STURGIS
Sawyer is a bodybuilder, athlete, Team Leader, and future personal trainer. As a proud trans man, he’s been outspoken about combating body dysmorphia, and advocates for more visibility of trans people in the bodybuilding and fitness worlds. It’s become his mission to help people, especially those like him, feel comfortable and confident in their own skin.
SAWYER STURGIS
Sawyer is a bodybuilder, athlete, Team Leader, and future personal trainer.
As a proud trans man, he’s been outspoken about combating body
dysmorphia, and advocates for more visibility of trans people in the
bodybuilding and fitness worlds. It’s become his mission to help people,
especially those like him, feel comfortable and confident in their own skin.
SEAN SNYDER & ADRIAN STEVENS
Sean Snyder and Adrian Stevens are a Native American Two-Spirit couple that handcrafts their own regalia to compete and perform at powwows nationwide. Known as the "Sweetheart Dancers," Sean and Adrian have been instrumental in shifting the traditional dance scene towards becoming more queer positive and inclusive.
SEAN SNYDER & ADRIAN STEVENS
Sean Snyder and Adrian Stevens are a Native American Two-Spirit
couple that handcrafts their own regalia to compete and perform at
powwows nationwide. Known as the "Sweetheart Dancers," Sean
and Adrian have been instrumental in shifting the traditional dance
scene towards becoming more queer positive and inclusive.
Be True