Trans teen athlete speaks out amid backlash: 'I’m just a normal kid'

Trans teen athlete speaks out amid backlash: 'I’m just a normal kid'

The transgender high school volleyball star at the centre of conservative fury has spoken out about the furore, saying: “I’m just a normal kid”.  Jurupa Valley High School, about 45 miles from Los Angeles, has been at the centre of protests over AB Hernandez’s participation in the girls’ volleyball, as well as track-and-field, teams. Three opposing teams have opted to forfeit games rather than play against her. But Hernandez has hit now hit back…

Trans teen volleyballer AB Hernandez: “I Just Want to Play.”

AB Hernandez, a trans high school volleyball player from Jurupa Valley High School, has spoken out publicly for the first time amid a growing political and cultural storm surrounding her participation in girls’ sports.In an emotional interview with CBS Los Angeles, Hernandez addressed the backlash she has faced from conservative groups and political figures, including former President Donald Trump. “They swear I’m this crazy danger to society,” …

“I’m Just a Normal Kid”: Trans Volleyball Player Speaks Out Amid Political Firestorm

Trans high school athlete AB Hernandez has spoken out amid national controversy, saying she is “just a normal kid” as schools forfeit games rather than face her team.