The Guardian Spotlights Rainbow Labs in National Coverage of LGBTQ+ Youth in Sports
Originally published by The Guardian on May 2024. Read the full article →
In an in-depth article on the importance of inclusive sports environments, The Guardian featured Rainbow Labs as one of several organizations creating affirming spaces for transgender and non-binary youth. Co-founder Luis Vasquez emphasized that Rainbow Labs isn’t focused on competition but on fun, confidence, and connection. “We’re here for kids to have fun,” he said. Rainbow Labs' programs—including LGBTQ+ sports, arts, and entrepreneurship labs—offer a low-pressure, welcoming space for queer youth to be themselves, make friends, and explore new skills. In a recent survey, 60% of participating youth identified as trans or non-binary, further underscoring the need for spaces that reflect and celebrate their identities.
