Carolina Panthers Make History By Hiring First Openly Transgender Cheerleader

In an unexpected yet historical way to kick off Pride Month, the Carolina Panthers just made history with the franchise’s new team cheerleader. It has been confirmed that Justine Lindsay is now the first openly transgender cheerleader for an NFL team—and she will officially be putting on a black and blue uniform come football season for the Carolina Panthers. @BuzzFeedNews reports, 29-year-old Justine Lindsay has a lot to celebrate these days and it’s all thanks to the TopCats, the cheerleading squad for the Carolina Panthers. Setting a new tone for representation in the NFL, Lindsay is now the very first… Read Full Article