Any way you examine Hudson Taylor, he is special. He is a direct descendent of his name sake the famous missionary to China - Hudson Taylor. When visiting with this charismatic and principled young man you can sense the spirituality in every aspect of his life. Taylor is intelligent, engaging and has a deep personal devotion to helping others.
Perhaps best known for his advocacy for LGBT full equality while being a University of Maryland wrestling star, he was a three time All American wrestler in Division One of the NCAA and was ranked number three in the entire nation. He created a stir when he put a Human Rights Campaign equal sticker on his helmet. In addition to his athletic prowess he is was also an All American Scholar.
He has formed Athlete Ally for the sports community to join and assist in the fight for full equality for the LGBT community. Currently he has well over 1,600 names from the sports community signing his pledge.
He is engaged to be married to Lia Alexandra Mandaglio and they will be married in DC in the Fall because it is place that allows the LGBT community to get married.
1. As an athlete what were the influences that made you such a powerful advocate for LGBT full equality?
I have always had trouble pinpointing the specific influences that have led me to becoming an advocate for full LGBT equality. Upon further reflection, I was raised in a family that emphasized a deep respect for the differences in others. Also, there were times in my life when I felt isolated and segregated because of my own differences. Combining that upbringing with my own life experiences has given me the perspective necessary to be the advocate I am today.
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