By being true to themself, LeoBaker__ is challenging expectations in the skate scene.
, is challenging the expectations of their sport by being exactly who they are. In a new Nike ad promoting their skate project for women, queer, transgender, and gender nonconforming people, Leo shares some of their journey, from experiences with foster care and homophobia to becoming a leader and activist in the skateboarding world. Their goal: to create an inclusive community and to show the power and joy that can come from being authentically yourself.
"I just want people to recognize how pure and sweet it really is, to be accepted for exactly who you are," Leo says in the video, while acknowledging how challenging that can be. In skateboarding alone,"there are a lot of people who are still pretty homophobic," says Leo, who
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