9-year-old Joe Maldonado is first out transgender child to join Boy Scouts
- The Boy Scouts of America welcomed its first out transgender scout Tuesday, after reversing a policy barring trans kids from its ranks.
- Joe Maldonado put on a Cub Scout uniform and joined Pack 20 in Maplewood, New Jersey, according to North Jersey’s the Record.
- “This is fun. I’m so proud,” Maldonado said during the meeting. “I am accepted, and I’m actually in Boy Scouts.”
- Maldonado’s mom, Kristie, fought back tears as she watched her son participate in his first meeting in Maplewood. Read more
Yay Joe!!!!