Akil Sadiki Patterson (born January 1, 1983) is an American former college football player and former wrestler, and advocate for LGBT athletes.
Early life
Patterson attended Frederick High School , Maryland. He attended the University of Maryland , but left in 2003. He attended the California University of Pennsylvania . In 2006, he graduated with a B.S. in Sports Management.[ 1] [ 2] [ 3]
Post-graduation
Patterson came from a wrestling family. He began training as a Greco-Roman wrestler and joined the Terrapins wrestling team at the University of Maryland as a volunteer coach.[ 4] [ 5]
In 2020, Mr. Patterson ran in the 13th district for the Baltimore City Council, but was unsuccessful.[ 6]
Patterson is the community affairs coordinator at Athlete Ally .[ 5] [ 7] [ 8] [ 9]
In 2022, Patterson became a Social Equity and Economic Development manager.[ 10]
Professional recognition
Patterson has been featured in The Advocate 's 40 under 40 issue.[ 9]
References
^ "Making sports gay-friendly for athletes" . The Washington Post . Retrieved April 20, 2015 .^ "My double life as a gay athlete – Akil Patterson – LGBT Sports Issue" . Washington Blade: Gay News, Politics, LGBT Rights . August 28, 2013. Retrieved April 20, 2015 .^ Baltimore Sun (July 9, 2011). "Gay athlete: After coming out, former Maryland player feels he has a second chance – Baltimore Sun" . baltimoresun.com . Retrieved April 20, 2015 . ^ "Maryland Wrestler Seeks Spot On 2012 Olympic Team - CBS Baltimore" . www.cbsnews.com . July 29, 2011. Retrieved June 20, 2023 .^ a b "Voice To Voice: Akil Patterson And D'Qwell Jackson Discuss Being An LGBT Ally" . The Huffington Post . August 19, 2013. Retrieved April 20, 2015 .^ "2020 Election Results" . elections.maryland.gov . Retrieved June 20, 2023 .^ "Voice To Voice: Kevin Anderson And Akil Patterson" . The Huffington Post . January 11, 2014. Retrieved April 20, 2015 .^ "Akil Patterson" . You Can Play . Retrieved April 20, 2015 .^ a b "Forty Under 40: Part Two" . The Advocate . April 13, 2011. Retrieved April 20, 2015 .^ "The First SEED Initiatives Coordinator" . Portland.gov . March 8, 2022. Retrieved May 31, 2024 .
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