Nereyda Hernandez
Coverage of Nereyda Hernandez in the Nexus archive.
- AB Hernandez closes high school career with 2 California state titles amid ongoing controversy
Transgender athlete AB Hernandez won two state track and field titles in California, sharing podium spots with female competitors under a controversial CIF policy. The event sparked political debates and confrontations between LGBTQ advocates and 'Save Girls Sports' activists, with gubernatorial candidates Tom Steyer and Steve Hilton publicly addressing the issue.
- California Dem gov candidate Tom Steyer prompts mixed reactions for video with trans athlete AB Hernandez
California Democrat gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer posted a video with transgender athlete AB Hernandez on social media, expressing support for their participation in girls' track and field. The video received praise from some liberal users and criticism from right-wing circles, with Republican candidate Steve Hilton condemning Steyer's stance. AB Hernandez advanced to the final round of the CIF championships in multiple events.
- Trans athlete AB Hernandez's mother says criticism is politically motivated ahead of midterm elections
AB Hernandez, a trans athlete, dominated girls' events at the CIF Southern Section Division 3 preliminaries, sparking debate over competitive fairness and transgender participation in sports. Hernandez's mother, Nereyda, claims criticism is politically motivated ahead of midterm elections. The controversy surrounds California's policies on transgender athletes.