Hampton’s Byron Perkins Is the First Openly Gay HBCU Football Player

Byron Perkins made history in October 2022, when he came out as the first gay HBCU football player. The junior defensive back at Hampton University revealed his truth in an emotional social media post that went viral. Byron joins our episode titled “Here I Am,” and we have a special surprise for Byron that will bring you to tears. Grab the tissues and press play!


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[karasays]

People may think this story is old news and irrelevant but there is a black kid who is gay who will see his coming out and it may give them hope to survive.

[gregorybibbs]

when I told my Mom I was gay she said to me I was waiting on you to be free with you're self never stop being you don't care what they say about you after she saw me after 25 years she went back home and she died she gave me peace that I was looking for thank you Mom

[gabrielleivie]

He’s a perfect example that gay does not have a look or personality you’ll never know until certain people come out with the truth people are stuck on what gay is supposed to look like and act like too many times people have assumed people were straight and too many times people assume people were gay when they were wrong about those people sexuality 💯

[shawnlaib]

This man is beyond courageous. What an inspiration to so many young athletes struggling with their sexualities.

[kl.]

So proud of this young man - and proud to be a Hampton Pirate! He has no idea the doors he’s opening.

[byrontonic]

He is a solider, and I am so elated for him. I know that pressure and I STAND WITH HIM!

[jayyou]

The mom is so good looking and such a loving mom! She raised an amazing son! Love this clip!!

[terrywalker]

What a handsome young man and his mom looks just as young as him.

[ameliamoselane]

Incredible bravery from Byron💙 I like how cool, calm and collected he is. Well spoken too! And very well done to Tracy!!!! She's an amazing mom

[allyssahubbard]

So proud of this young man!! That's what walking in your own Truth looks like and sounds like. God bless him and the beautiful relationship he has with his mother. 🙏🏽

[EscapeIslandz]

Wonderful. Loved this. He looks soo much happier and free. I’m proud of him. I’m so glad to see young people come forward with their sexuality

[thisnaturalgirlislocd]

Great interview! That's right... "be the Best version of yourself"!

[quameofori]

Woooow, he has no idea what he's doing for most young guys. Bravo to him.

[sinethembatwani]

I'm a black South African and I'm touched by his story. I relate so much into what he is going through and there are alot of guys like us that are slowly gravitating to the light. ❤️

[katlegotimmothy]

Always warms my heart to see men having the courage to be themselves regardless in this cruel world

[EssenceGant]

So proud of him for unapologetically living in his truth. His story is going to inspire others to do the same. May God bless him 🙏🏿

[FC]

Loved this interview.
It’s so inspirational to others and myself.
Having support from your parents is very important .

[BFick]

Beautiful story! Blessings to this young brother and his beautiful mother. Thank you for sharing and reporting this story, Tamron!

[kesybaby]

This is what you call a Mama and this is what you call a son. REAL LOVE...

[otisblue]

This is her best interview ever. Got me in tears & I rarely 😢. I'm proud of my man for doing him. 🎉 Young man! Hats off to u!