Mark Wyner :vm: on Nostr: This is Glenn Burke. He was credited with inventing the high-five. He was also the ...

This is Glenn Burke. He was credited with inventing the high-five. He was also the first MLB player to come out as gay. Which he announced it in his retirement, in 1982.

So, yeah. A gay Black man invented one of the most popular gestures used by humans. One that expresses joy and celebration.

More:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Burke#The_high_five

Mini documentary about it:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C55nzM9iOlv/

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