5 Trailblazing Black Women in Sports By Kelsey Erwin For centuries, sports have been dominated by men. However, in recent decades, female athletes have been breaking down the barriers of gender inequality and becoming some of the most famous names in their respective sports. Here are five famous black, female athletes that have made history. 1. Serena Williams Serena Williams is…
Naomi Osaka Shares Powerful Message After Heckler Incident The tennis star has been very open about her mental health journey By Rosa Sanchez Naomi Osaka is celebrating her strength following an unfortunate incident with a heckler during a recent match. The tennis pro shared a powerful message on her Instagram and Twitter Thursday night. “Very proud of myself for reaching…
How The Dynamic Of Women’s Sports Is Changing Despite facing challenging times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the future of women’s sports is looking brighter than ever. By Jennifer Machin Live sports has been a favorite pastime for many, but unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic briefly interrupted that last year. No need to worry, though. When it comes to sports, specifically women’s, there’s plenty to…
Black Women in Sports Media Are Winning on Their Own Terms By Alexis Jones I don’t think women of color ever get used to feeling like an “other” in majority-white spaces. The act of walking into a room full of people who don’t look like you will always be unsettling. You’d think the experience would be extinct by now, but it’s…
These Team USA female athletes dominate their sports year round, through World Cup and World Championship podiums even outside the spotlight of the Olympics.
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Around 9 p.m. on July 27, as Simone Biles soared high above the vault at the Tokyo Olympics, she lost herself. You could see the confusion in her eyes, which darted sideways instead of locking onto the ground as she made her way back to earth. She would later reveal that she was suffering from a frightening mental hiccup, known as “the…
Source: Forbes Author: Asif Burhan Currently pregnant and expecting her first child this winter, Iceland women’s national soccer team captain Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir has a dream. “I picture myself playing in England (at the UEFA Women’s Euro in 2022) and after the game getting my baby in my arms with all the Icelandic fans in the stands. My mind is…
Someone at Nike looked at athlete Allyson Felix, the most decorated woman in the storied history of American track and field, and told her to know her place. Felix made it clear that her “place” is wherever she wants it to be, including in the incredibly competitive footwear market.
By Macaela MacKenzie If anyone knows grit, it’s Chaunte Lowe. The 37-year-old high jumper has competed in four Olympics through three pregnancies. She brought home a bronze medal in 2008 and still holds the American record for the women’s high jump (both indoor and outdoor). And now she’s training for a mind-boggling fifth Olympic appearance—while facing a breast cancer diagnosis, chemotherapy, and a…