Dwayne Wade’s vocal support for his transgender child generated overwhelming support among sports fans. His words of encouragement have helped many people wake up to the importance of equality for the transgender community.
And recently, when Cincinnati Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman used an antigay slur while on the air, several players vocalized their support for the LGBTQ+ community, including reliever Amir Garrett who tweeted, “To the LGBTQ +community just know I am with you, and whoever is against you, is against me,” he wrote.