
11/07/2025
Cable news channel CNN and Houston's LGBTQIA+ magazine OutSmart both report on a great new initiative from American Football ace Khalen Saunders, who has a gay brother, Kameron. CNN says "
The New Orleans Saints defensive tackle isn’t content with just being an ally to the LGBTQ+ community; his mantra is “actions speak louder than words.” One of the ways that Saunders is taking action is by running a youth football camp specifically for children in the LGBTQ+ community, the first of its kind. The camp – the third one he’s run with his foundation, “Original Element Foundation” – is the first one he’s directly advertised to the LGBTQ+ community to welcome them in. And he uses his experience with his brother, who he calls “one of the most prevalent male beings in my life,” and whether he would feel comfortable as an example of the kind of environment he wants to create."
Khalen's Original Element Foundation also works with economically underprivileged people to bring out the talent in Houston's housing estates. You can read more about the great work they are doing here: https://www.originalelement.org/