Black Female Athletes

Simone Biles and Surya Bonaly are peerless but the judges penalize, rather than exalt, their athleticism

Seven women from three generations share their experiences — the good and the bad

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

We asked women of color for their thoughts on how these athletes are portrayed

A timeline of black women’s participation in basketball, golf, gymnastics and track

The cultural messages can be harsh, dehumanizing and constant

Joint project by Morgan State and The Undefeated shows today’s competitors are still battling stereotypes