Indoctrination: NFL Trans Cheerleader’s Focus Is to ‘Inspire’ Youth

The NFL’s first transgender cheerleader is speaking out. Not only is he voicing opposition to bans on hormonal therapy and supporting males competing in women’s sports. He’s also saying he wants his story to serve as an inspiration for trans kids.

Justine Lindsay, a cheerleader on the Carolina Panthers TopCats squad, recently gave an interview to Elle magazine in which he explained what he sees as the historical significance of his position.

“Everything that I’m going through now, it’s bigger than me,” he told Elle. “I’m setting things up for the younger generation. No one is going to stop this show.”

Justine Lindsay is breaking barriers as the NFL's first openly transgender cheerleader. In support of Transgender Awareness Week, she opens up to @BCersosimo about joining the Carolina Panthers TopCats and being a role model for others. https://t.co/uNdXGR0hn7 pic.twitter.com/3jEYYnKi5j

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