Super Bowl Champion Hosts First LGBTQ+ Youth Football Camp in St. Louis

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Khalen Saunders, a two-time Super Bowl champion, is using his platform to promote inclusivity in sports by hosting a youth football camp specifically for children in the LGBTQ+ community, the first of its kind. The camp takes place in his hometown of St. Louis and aims to create a safe, welcoming space where all young athletes can feel accepted regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation. Saunders credits his older brother Kameron, a dancer and choreographer featured on Taylor Swift's Eras Tour and a member of the LGBTQ+ community, as a major influence in inspiring this initiative. Saunders emphasizes that the camp is about unifying people, promoting positivity, empathy, and acceptance, and addressing the toxic locker room climates that often alienate LGBTQ+ athletes. He wants all athletes, regardless of identity, to be recognized for their talent and strength without facing discrimination. Saunders’s personal connection and commitment to inclusivity highlight his belief that actions speak louder than words when it comes to allyship in sports.