Mel Reid announced Monday that she is joining Athlete Ally as a pro ambassador in that organizations fight for equality and inclusion in sport.Athlete Allys mission to dismantle the systems of oppression that isolate, exclude and endanger LGBTQ people is advanced on its web site.Reid tweeted out the link to a Q&A she did with Athlete Ally, where she addresses her decision to come out as gay.The Tour is a very welcoming community, and its rare that anyone has an issue with sexuality or openly express any issues, Reid said. The only problem we run into is that being gay is still illegal or frowned upon in certain countries we play in. There are also a lot of male-dominated sponsors that are looking for certain types of players, so thats why I have felt I cant be quite as open as I would like to be when it comes to my personal life.I have always had good friends around me and supporting me, so I have never run into any huge issues with it during my career. The only issues I have had is when I have taken my girlfriend with me to dinners or awards, and Im very conscious how I introduce her depending on the environment Im in, because of the culture around the sport and the assumption that the sponsors would want to keep that part of my life quiet.Less than a half hour after tweeting out her news, Reid got strong public support from tennis great Billie Jean King.
Reid, 31, is a six-time Ladies European Tour winner from England who is preparing to begin her third LPGA season. Shes a two-time European Solheim Cup player.Athlete Ally asked Reid why she wanted to be one of the organizations ambassadors.I wanted to be part of Athlete Ally because I feel its important for people to be themselves, Reid said. Just because they love someone that may not be socially correct, it does not make them any less of a person. Its important for me to always fight for equality. Ive been fortunate to have a platform to reach a lot of people and Ive tried to take advantage of that when I can. Athlete Ally helps spread that message even further and Im very excited to join the team.Reid was asked what changes she would like to see in golf to help it become more inclusive.I would love to see more women in business come forward and support womens golf, she said. At the LPGA, we have a great relationship with so many companies, but would love to have more women come to events and publicly support women in sport. I think this would make a big difference and create more exposure opportunities for us players. Id also love to see more equipment companies in general support women and show our faces in stores and in ads.Reid addressed what advice she has for young LGBTQ athletes about being in the public spotlight of their sport.I protected my sexuality for a long time because I thought I had to in order to help my career and to get more sponsors, Reid said. But then I started to wonder why these companies would want to sponsor me and have me represent them if I cant be my authentic self.There is only one of you in the world and you have one life, so be the best version of yourself and be proud of who you are.Thats when you attract the right people around you to make you better, and, ultimately, happier.British pro golfer Mel Reid has publicly come out as gay. The 31 year old, who has won the Ladies European Tour six times, said she is gay in an interview with Athlete Ally, which campaigns for
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Mel Reid, in her third year on the LPGA Tour, announced Monday her new role as an Athlete Ally Pro Ambassador and publicly came out as gay in a Q&A with the site.. Athlete Ally advocates for LGBTQ inclusion and equality in sports through education, policy and rights.
LPGA's Reid comes out as gay: 'Be proud of who you are' By Randall Mell. Reid tweeted out the link to a Q&A she did with Athlete Ally, where she addresses her decision to come out as gay.
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Mel Reid Comes Out As Gay: "Be Proud Of Who You Are" Six-time Ladies European Tour winner and three-time Solheim Cup player Mel Reid has come out as as gay.
LPGA's Reid comes out as gay: 'Be proud of who you are
Reid tweeted out the link to a Q&A she did with Athlete Ally, where she addresses her decision to come out as gay. "The Tour is a very welcoming community, and it's rare that anyone has an
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LPGA's Reid comes out as gay: 'Be proud of who you are' Mel Reid announced Monday that she is joining Athlete Ally as a pro ambassador in that organization's fight for equality and inclusion in sport.
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Reid tweeted out the link to a Q&A she did with Athlete Ally, where she addresses her decision to come out as gay. "The Tour is a very welcoming community, and it's rare that anyone has an issue with sexuality or openly express any issues," Reid said.
LPGA's Reid comes out as gay: 'Be proud of who you are
Mel Reid announced Monday that she is joining Athlete Ally as a pro ambassador in that organization's fight for equality and inclusion in sport.Athlete Ally's mission to "dismantle the systems of oppression that isolate, exclude and endanger LGBTQ people" is advanced on its web site.Reid tweeted out the link to a Q&A she did with Athlete Ally, where she addresses her decision to come
Mel Reid Comes Out As Gay: "Be Proud Of Who You Are"
Mel Reid, in her third year on the LPGA Tour, announced Monday her new role as an Athlete Ally Pro Ambassador and publicly came out as gay in a Q&A with the site. Athlete Ally advocates for LGBTQ
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LPGA's Reid comes out as gay: 'Be proud of who you are
LPGA's Reid comes out as gay: 'Be proud of who you are'Source: Golf ChannelPublished on 2018-12-10
Pro golfer Mel Reid comes out as gay: 'Be proud of who you
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