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Sports Illustrated Pioneers Inclusivity with Transgender Swimsuit Model

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Nyakundi Report

Newsroom 1 min read

This archive report was first published on 11 July 2020.

On a milestone day for LGBTQ+ representation in media, Sports Illustrated has announced that it will be featuring a transgender model in its 2020 swimsuit issue.

According to the US magazine, this marks the first time a transgender model has been included in the publication's annual issue.

Published on July 11, 2020, the move is seen as a significant step towards greater inclusivity in the media industry.

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