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Change Makers II

22Jun 21
Carl Nassib is the first active NFL player to come out as gay

Carl Nassib is the first active NFL player to come out as gay

Nassib announced that he is gay in an Instagram post. He quickly gained support in the football community, with encouraging statements from teammates, coaches, and even the NFL commissioner. Nassib’s team, the Las Vegas Raiders, posted their support on Twitter with black hearts. In his announcement, Nassib pledged $100,000 to The Trevor Project, a crisis…

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Change Makers II is a continuation of our popular series that highlights the work of some of the world’s most influential people. It features more than 100 individuals from history and the present, and from countries around the world. Each title includes a diverse selection of 12 men and women who had a lasting impact: architects, artists, athletes, chefs, educators, military leaders, musicians, and poets.

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