As part of Nike‘s Equality initiative, an effort to support diversity and inclusion, the athletic brand checked in with Nike-sponsored skaters Lacey Baker and Brian Anderson, who created a big stir when he came out as gay in September 2016.
Both Baker and Anderson were shot wearing items from Nike’s sixth BeTrue collection, offerings meant to recognize and celebrate members of the LGBTQ community.
In speaking on the Nike’s BeTrue effort and his own identity as a gay person, Anderson commented, “As I continue to speak about it, I’m still learning and having revelations and discoveries. I’m really happy to have the opportunity to stand up with our friends and with Nike and BeTrue. It’s encouraging to just go for it and not feel held back. It’s not like I’m a different person now that I’m out and doing this, but it feels really freeing to not worry about what somebody might think, and to have a lot of our friends supporting us.”
Baker said, “I’m still having the same thoughts when it comes to my identity. At the end of the day, being able to skate and just be who I am; that’s what makes me feel true to myself.”
Nike’s BeTrue footwear and apparel are now available to purchase on nike.com.
