LOS ANGELES — Sometimes, fans would hurl the N-word. Other times, they’d tell her how much she looked like a man. Occasionally, in less of a low blow, they’d talk down to her, calling her “girl.” The slurs are not uncommon to Koi Love. Playing college basketball in the Southeastern Conference meant traveling to majority white […]
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How Angel Reese and Other Black Female Athletes Are Pushing Back Against the Criticism
The NCAA’s “Most Outstanding Player,” Angel Reese, is unapologetically who she is — and she’s among the next generation of Black female athletes refusing to let double standards command the narrative around how they compete. The Louisiana State University basketball player and others are not only playing in a fresh manicure and lashes while embracing […]
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Damar Hamlin’s Collapse Shows the Elevated Risk for Heart Failure Among Black Athletes
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is awake and responsive three days after he suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed on an NFL field mid-game. The 24-year-old’s breathing tube was removed overnight, the team said, and he’s writing on a clipboard to communicate. Hamlin FaceTimed with fellow players and their coaches Friday morning, saying “Love you boys,” […]