LGBTQIA+ in Sports Panel Discussion

Whether on the field, court or track, in the ring, on the ice, or in the stands, LGBTQ+ athletes play a pivotal role in sports while bringing much needed attention to the intersection of athletics and LGBTQ+ equality. Join Raleigh Pride for an insightful conversation with some of today’s LGBTQ+ trailblazers in professional sports including Justine Lindsay, NFL Cheerleader, Collin Martin, NCFC soccer player, and Kaleigh Kurtz, North Carolina Courage soccer player. The panel will be moderated by Susie Silver, Director of Client Success at The Diversity Movement.

Free and in-person event

Registration required

Doors open at 6pm

Event from 7pm – 8pm

Maywood Hall & Garden - 622 Maywood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603

Meet The Panelists

Susie Silver - Director of Client Success at The Diversity Movement

Justine Lindsay is the first ever openly transgender NFL cheerleader and represents an important moment for inclusivity and diversity in professional sports.

Collin Martin is a midfielder for North Carolina FC in the USL Championship. In 2018, Martin came out as gay, making him (at the time) the only out man in any of the big five American sports leagues or any top-division professional men's national soccer leagues. Martin, a former Wake Forest Demon Deacon, has continued to share his story and encourage inclusivity in soccer through his work with Common Goal's Play Proud program.

Kaleigh Kurtz is a defender for the North Carolina Courage of the National Women's Soccer League. Kurtz, who also played collegiate soccer for the Richmond Spiders and South Carolina Gamecocks, uses her platform to demonstrate and encourage allyship in the LGBTQIA+ community.

About Raleigh Pride

Raleigh Pride is a community-fueled spectrum of curated events aiming to highlight and contribute to the texture of our LGBTQ+ community through education, awareness, and entertainment. To learn more about our Pride Month programs or to make a donation, visit www.raleighpridenc.com.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Maywood Hall and Garden, 622 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh, United States