Strength, Community, and Pride in Durham | Durham News

In Durham’s Central Park, the third annual “Weight Not Hate” event smashed records and stereotypes—lifting hundreds of pounds while raising nearly $1,300 for LGBTQ youth. Founded by Holli Mann to combat gym culture’s exclusion, Anchor Powerlifting turned strength into solidarity, welcoming all genders and identities with cheers, not competition. As trans athletes face bans in sports, this Pride-themed deadlift fest proves powerlifting can be a powerful, affirming space for queer youth—and a reminder that lifting heavy is just as much about community as it is about weight.

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