Marcus Stroman’s $20K Pride month donations show the Chicago Cubs pitcher ‘wants to be more than an ally’
Stroman’s public support of the LGBTQ+ community resonates beyond the sport at a time when trans people in particular have been targeted through states’ legislation.
“Because we are surrounded by states who have anti-LGBTQ legislation, Illinois has become a refugee state for medical refugees, folks who are seeking not only gender-affirming care, but abortions and things like that too. So this is a really organic and intentional way to reiterate Chicago’s dedication and Illinois’ dedication to our community as a whole.”
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