Akil Patterson

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Akil Patterson
Born (1983-01-01) January 1, 1983 (age 42)
Buffalo, New York
Education University of Maryland, College Park California University of Pennsylvania Washington University in St. Louis
Occupation(s)Youth Programs Coordinator, Athlete Ally & Community Organizer, Sugar Free Kids

Akil Sadiki Patterson (born January 1, 1983) is an American former college football player and former wrestler, and advocate for LGBT athletes.

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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] He led the Terrapin Wrestling Club, which trains young athletes. [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

  1. ↑ "Making sports gay-friendly for athletes". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
  2. ↑ "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.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ "Maryland Wrestler Seeks Spot On 2012 Olympic Team - CBS Baltimore". www.cbsnews.com. July 29, 2011. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  5. 1 2 "Voice To Voice: Akil Patterson And D'Qwell Jackson Discuss Being An LGBT Ally". The Huffington Post. August 19, 2013. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
  6. ↑ "2020 Election Results". elections.maryland.gov. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Voice To Voice: Kevin Anderson And Akil Patterson". The Huffington Post. January 11, 2014. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Akil Patterson". You Can Play. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
  9. 1 2 "Forty Under 40: Part Two". The Advocate. April 13, 2011. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
  10. ↑ "The First SEED Initiatives Coordinator". Portland.gov. March 8, 2022. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
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