Hudson Taylor
March 24, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
Most straight people have gay friends, but becoming an ally who
will stand up for LGBT friends in the face of disrespectful words and actions
is a journey for most. Hudson Taylor--a straight, All-American wrestler--will
share his journey of becoming an ally for the LGBT community. He'll talk
about friendship, standing up for our friends, and making Trinity an even
more welcoming community for everyone everywhere on campus. Plan now to hear
his story on Monday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m. in
Laurie Auditorium.
During
his final season as an NCAA All-American and team wrestling captain at the
University of Maryland, Mr. Taylor decided that his closest-held
values required that he stand up and say something about the homophobia and
transphobia he experienced in locker rooms and on playing fields. When he wore
an LGBT rights sticker on his wrestling headgear, thousands of appreciative
emails began pouring in. He went on to form Athlete
Ally, a nonprofit sports organization
that calls on athletes, coaches, school administrators, parents and fans to
champion respect and inclusion at every level of athletics.
Mr. Taylor will have dinner with
interested students before his lecture. If you would like to attend the free
dinner at 5:30
p.m. in the Skyline Room,
please e-mail Jacob Tingle at jtingle@trinity.edu.
Mr. Taylor's visit is brought to you
by Athletics, Residential Life, Greek Council, Trinity Diversity
Connection, Counseling Services, and Campus and Community Involvement.
