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🔥 The Decline of American-Born Black Players in MLB 🔥 The number of American-born Black players in MLB has fallen from 19% in 1995 to about 7% today. 📉 Key factors: 🔹 Lack of Domestic Academies: The U.S. has fewer baseball academies compared to countries like the Dominican Republic. 🔹 Impact of the 1994 Crime Bill: Increased incarceration rates among African American men disrupted families, limiting support for young athletes. 🔹 Economic Barriers: High costs of playing baseball make it less accessible for many families in communities of color. In the 80s and 90s, strong community programs, visible role models, and accessible school sports made baseball a viable path for many Black youth. Today, we must reinvest in these areas to ensure that all young athletes have the opportunity to pursue their dreams. 🏆 Let’s work together to create a more inclusive and representative future for baseball! ⚾️ #MLB #Diversity #Inclusion #Baseball #Community #YouthSports #RepresentationMatters #9Innings #mlb2cfp Disclosure: https://lnkd.in/gkSdabMT

Investing in women always pays off!!

🏀 In the world of professional basketball, the disparity in pay between WNBA and NBA players has always been a topic for debate. While NBA players are known for their multi-million dollar contracts and lucrative endorsement deals, the average salary of a WNBA player pales in comparison. 💵 The average salary for a WNBA player is around $100K per year. In contrast, the average salary for an NBA player is approximately $8-10 million per year. 🤔 Why the Disparity? One of the primary reasons is revenue generation. The NBA brings in significantly more revenue than the WNBA, largely due to higher TV viewership, larger sponsorship deals, and higher ticket sales. Another factor is societal perceptions of women's sports. Women's basketball, like many women's sports, has historically been undervalued and underappreciated. Gender stereotypes and biases play a role in shaping these perceptions, leading to less media coverage and fan support for women's sports compared to men's sports. 🌟 But times are changing now! Thanks to the astonishing young talent in this year's NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, the viewership for the women's tournament skyrocketed. The final game was the most watched basketball game (women's, men's, college or pro) in 5 years. Viewership of women's basketball is on the rise, challenging longstanding stereotypes and biases. As more fans recognize the skill and excitement of the game, support for women's sports is growing. It's time to break free from outdated gender norms and give women's basketball the recognition and support it deserves. #WNBA #NCAA #Basketball

Why Representation Matters: The Lack of Black Children in Baseball Discover the systemic challenges faced by black children in pursuing baseball, including the disparities in pay and the hidden realities of guaranteed contracts. Gain insight into the need for representation and equal opportunities in the sport. #RepresentationMatters #BlackYouthInSports #EqualOpportunities #BaseballPayDisparities #GuaranteedContracts #YouthSports #SportsEquality #SportsDiversity #YouthAthletes #InclusionInSports

Here is my newest article published by SWVA SUN. The story of, Reed Kirtner, a junior shooting guard, on the George Wythe Varsity basketball team. Read more here!

There are many different theories floating around about how this milestone was reached (some evoking a visceral reaction)...figure I'll throw my 2 points in (see what I did there?): A few of the standing theories: - Sunday vs. Monday Games - People wanting to watch a more cerebral, well executed basketball performance (Women) vs. a more athletic feats performance (Men). - Caitlin Clarks popularity Like most situations, it's likely not a matter of a single factor but a blend of many. Removing emotion from the equation allows a clearer view of the truth within the array of potential variables. That said, I wonder: 1) How NIL helped this - I imagine the possibility for athletes generate revenue has increased their game/season/team type posts. 2) Who is better at social media? I'm going to go with Women on this. Anyways it was a great 2 days for college basketball - great games, great teams, great players - can't wait until next March! What do you think? #collegebasketball #marchmadeness #nationalchampionship #nil

What a statistic! 18.9 Million viewers for the Women's Final, that's over four million MORE than the Men's Final. Yes, this speaks volumes to Caitlin Clark's star power, but also it points to a growing trend in the popularity in Women's sports around the world. From the increase in viewership of Women's basketball, to the record-breaking attendance and TV deals in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) - its becoming harder and harder to ignore the growth of female athletics in the United States and around the World. Great things on the horizon in Women's Athletics for sure! #NCAA #WomensSports #BAL

The future is female.

Women should run the world