The struggle is real: The unrelenting weight of being a black, female athlete

The cultural messages can be harsh, dehumanizing and constant.

The struggle is real: The unrelenting weight of being a black, female athlete

By Lonnae O’Neal, The Undefeated The athletes, former athletes and coaches had gathered at Temple University to tell war stories. But the conversation wasn’t about diving catches or buzzer beaters, heated rivalries or fearsome opponents. Instead, they detailed the other defining aspect of their playing days: what it felt like to compete while black and […]