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Black Female Athletes
Culture
What it’s like to be a black female stunt performer
Seven women from three generations share their experiences — the good and the bad
Culture
The world, wide open
The journey to define our bodies is universal, shared by pro athletes, weekend warriors and everyone in between. Here, best-selling author and essayist Roxane Gay explores her physical transformation and reckons with her new body’s unexpected power
Sports
Artists look at the struggle of the black female athlete
We asked women of color for their thoughts on how these athletes are portrayed
Andscape
Sports
From all-black clubs to all-stars
A timeline of black women’s participation in basketball, golf, gymnastics and track
Sports
The struggle is real: The unrelenting weight of being a black, female athlete
The cultural messages can be harsh, dehumanizing and constant
Sports
New study examines history of black women fighting to be respected as athletes
Joint project by Morgan State and The Undefeated shows today’s competitors are still battling stereotypes