Athlete, Artist & Public Speaker; First Openly Transgender NCAA Division I College Athlete; Author of "Who Am I?"
Kye Allums Biography
Kye Allums is a former college basketball player, advocate, artist, and public speaker recognized as the first openly transgender NCAA Division I college athlete. Allums played for the George Washington University women's basketball team and came out as a trans man during his collegiate career, becoming the first Black transgender man in NCAA sports history to compete openly. This announcement received national media coverage and contributed to ongoing discussions about gender inclusion and equality in athletics.
Allums served as a shooting guard for the George Washington University women's basketball team. During his sophomore year, he informed teammates and coaches of his preference for male pronouns. With their support, Allums continued to play on the women's team as a transgender man. He left the basketball program after multiple injuries, including eight concussions, and to focus on his health. Allums earned a bachelor's degree in fine arts from George Washington University.
Following graduation, Allums dedicated his efforts to LGBT advocacy, speaking at colleges and universities across the country about the transgender athlete experience. He appeared in Laverne Cox's documentary "The T Word," which explores the lives of young transgender individuals. Time magazine recognized Allums as one of the "21 transgender people who influenced American culture" for his work as an advocate, public speaker, and mentor to LGBTQ youth.
Allums created the project "I Am Enough," encouraging LGBTQ individuals to share their stories and fostering a sense of community. He published the book "Who Am I?", a collection of poems and letters reflecting on his personal journey. Allums was inducted into the National Gay and Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame and has spoken openly about his experiences with transphobic harassment and mental health, adding a personal perspective to his advocacy.
In a personal Substack publication, The Bench Rider, Allums shared that he had detransitioned and no longer identified as transgender. He addressed his audience, emphasizing that his decision does not diminish the experiences or identities of others. Throughout his public life, Allums has contributed to conversations about identity, belonging, and authenticity within sports and the LGBTQ community.
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