Sadly, politicians and anti-trans activists have turned stadiums and fields into battlegrounds over transgender athletes right to exist.
Proponents of these bans claim they are protecting women and ensuring fairness in sport.
But LGBTQ+ advocates say there arevery few trans athleteseven attempting to publicly compete in school sports.
Instead, bans on transgender peoples rights primarily affect the safety and well-being of trans people themselves.
Ive been running my whole life, says Hoffman.
It changes the trajectory of a childs life when theyre able to participate in sports.
Joanna Hoffman is the director of communications at Athlete Ally, a non-profit organization that champions LGBTQIA+ inclusivity in sports.
When they lose all of that access, they lose all of those benefits and those opportunities.
Beyond education, Athlete Ally has collected numerous wins for inclusion in sports since its inception.
The organization also works with trans athletes likepowerlifter JayCee Cooperin their individual fights against discrimination.
It shouldnt just be on LGBTQ folks to be that voice every timewe need allies, says Hoffman.
We need allies not just during Pride month, butallthe time.
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Joanna Hoffman is the director of communications at Athlete Ally, a non-profit organization that champions LGBTQIA+ inclusivity in sports.
