Jeff Molina comes out after being outed, Zaya Wade talks about transition and name change, and a college in Massachusetts refuses to admit trans and non-binary students.

UFC Fighter Comes Out As Bi After Being Outed

Jeff Molina, a bantamweight and flyweight fighter for the UFC, came out as bisexual on Twitter after being outed with an alleged sex video.

“Not the way I wanted to do this but the chance to do it when I was ready was taken from me,” said Molina.

Molina highlighted the homophobic culture surrounding the MMA and that he’s attempted to suppress his attraction to men for most of his life.

Despite the horrid circumstances, Molina’s announcement was met with mostly praise and support from the MMA world.

“At the end of the day, I know my character, morals, and who I am as a person. As much as I’m getting hated/shitted on I’m getting an equal amount of support & it means a fuck ton,” said Molina in his announcement.

Zaya Wade Speaks On Legal Transition And Name Change

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On Feb. 24, Zaya Wade received an official name change and legal recognition of her transition after she came out in 2020.

In an interview with InStyle, Wade credits step-mom Gabrielle Union for being an inspiration to fashion and talks about an influential time.

“When I was a kid, I used to take her heels and catwalk in them, which has clearly paid off, but I don’t do that anymore,” said Wade.

Wade appeared on her first-ever magazine cover with DAZED this month, where she opened up about having a “giant support system” in her family.

Wade feels most empowered “when my family surrounds me.” She also feels the “strongest” when with her family.

Wade looks forward to being able to “grow together” with the entire LGBT community.

Wellesley College Refuses To Admit Trans Men, Non-binary Students

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Wellesley College, the Massachusetts women’s school, faced a non-binding vote from students to allow transgender men and non-binary students to be allowed to attend. Despite this vote, the college plans to keep its policies the same.

“Although there is no plan to revisit our mission as a women’s college or our admissions policy, we will continue to engage all students in the important work of building an inclusive academic community where everyone feels they belong,” said Johnson.

Wellesley’s “gender policy” states that it “invites applications from all those who live as women and consistently identify as women,” including non-binary people, as well as trans women “who were assigned female at birth and who feel they belong in our community of women.” The college also states that it supports students who transition after being admitted and that they may stay enrolled.

“Anecdotally, it is clear that trans students exist at Wellesley, but we aren’t given the numbers needed to prove that to the outside world,” said Wellesley News.