Tomorrow marks the tip-off of The St. James She Got Game Classic in DC 🏀 Join us for a thrilling showcase of female talent and catch Kaiser Permanente's empowering address at 1:00 pm on Saturday, 12/9, inspiring young athletes to chase their dreams fearlessly. #SheGotGameClassic #EmpoweringAthletes #KaiserPermanente #TheStJames
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As part of our Women's Sport Series, Katie and I discuss female leaders in sport both on and off the field of play in the article below!
In this #MediaWrites article, Katie Lapsley and Nia Lewis look at the current landscape around female leaders in sport, both on and off the field of play.
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The dangerous thing here really is the fact that being labeled as trans, especially against your will (and against what's even happening), is being invited to discrimination and violence. The discussion of biological sex in sports is really calling for a discussion of sexism and bioessentialism in sports. This match escalated this way essentially in the premise that a 'real' woman can't hit that hard. Note - Khelif is by no means undefeated, she's just a world class boxer. This isn't rocket science to understand that until you isolate and observe variables independently, (not based in your eyes and socialization) you actually don't know what's going on or the effects. As more trans athletes are banned, it will be harder to do actual studies on results in a competition setting, which is the heart of the whole issue. Everyone's body functions slightly differently from the person next to them, but does it produce a consistent, even predictable, advantage? An article on the current thinking about testosterone limits for women with DSD, though I wonder what would happen if you just tested all women athletes instead of cherry picking when someone doesn't like how someone looks. Not advocating for that, but if you need a standard, then operate by a standard, not here say or speculation. https://lnkd.in/gGCFYPrH
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Castor Semenya Serena Williams Dutee Chand Margaret Wambui Annet Negesa ….. and now Imane Khelif. Historically, the West has found many ways to deny the womanhood of Black women and other minorities, especially when contrasted with the tears of White women, and it’s f*cking exhausting. This is not about "protecting women in sports"; it's about protecting a very specific Western idea of what a woman is. Michael Phelps is often referred to as a "freak of nature" because of his disproportionate wingspan, double-jointed ankles, lung capacity twice that of an average human, and a body that produces half the lactic acid of a typical athlete. He is rightly celebrated as the greatest male swimmer in history. Meanwhile, female athletes with genetic differences specifically, female athletes of colour are legally discriminated against and harassed relentlessly. I also find it very strange that there is more outrage over a woman and her differences (that she has no control over) than outrage towards the literal r*pist Steven Van De Velde who is freely competing in the olympics. Shows where we are as a society. Sending all my support to Imane Khelif 🫂.
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🔥 “I am woman, hear me score.” - Dave Pell, Managing Editor of the Internet My Mother and I have a tradition of listening to NPR when I drive her to various doctors' appointments. We’ve probably clocked hundreds of hours together. This week, we tuned into NPR’s interview of Sue Bird, the best point guard in women's basketball history. She is also a 13-time WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) All-Star with five Olympic gold medals. Two things caught my attention: 1. WNBA players tend to come from marginalized groups and over-index on black and gay players. This may (partly) explain why women's basketball gets less press coverage and has a smaller audience. In other words, racism and LGBTQ bias are leading factors 😡. 2. The top WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) player makes $234k a year, while the top National Basketball Association (NBA) player makes $51 million—that's 218 times his female counterpart 🤯 . Sound familiar? How do we help our female players get their 💰💰💰? It's simple. We need to tune into their games and bring our family and friends along for the ride. More viewers = more advertisers = higher payout for players. 12.3 million people tuned in to watch the NCAA Tournament doubleheader on Monday, many of them specifically to watch Caitlin Clark. Can we turn this moment into a movement? #payequity #womenssports
🔥 Caitlin Clark EXPLODES 41pts/12ast, BREAKS NCAA Tournament 3pt AND Assist Record To Reach Final 4
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Director, School of Kinesiology and Karen Wax Schmitt and Family Endowed Professor, Louisiana State University (LSU)
More good news for #womenssports and #womenssoccer!
Call it serendipity? Momentum. The universe saying, "Yes, Cleveland. Now!" The Ohio House of Representatives passed H.B. 2 yesterday, National Girls & Women in Sports Day, providing a significant allocation for "Cleveland Women's Soccer Stadium," a professional stadium that will be built primarily for women's sports. This is the first signal toward public allocation for it. We're calling it game-changing ⚽️ Special thanks to Ohio State Representative Bride Rose Sweeney & Ohio State Representative Tom Patton for their support. #everyonewatcheswomenssports #womenssports #womenssoccer #nwsl #cleveland cc: National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) #nwsltocle
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Motivate occasionally….Inspire Daily. The best version of leadership and character building lessons is “Lead by example.” The video here is one such example….!!
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In the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, Gabriela Andersen-Schiess became a symbol of determination. Despite exhaustion and intense heat, she pushed through the final lap of the women’s marathon, refusing to give up. Her finish is remembered not for the place she took, but for the sheer willpower she displayed. What do you think of Gabriela’s story? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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In the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, Gabriela Andersen-Schiess became a symbol of determination. Despite exhaustion and intense heat, she pushed through the final lap of the women’s marathon, refusing to give up. Her finish is remembered not for the place she took, but for the sheer willpower she displayed. What do you think of Gabriela’s story? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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We all deserve the right to move, play sport or be physically active however we choose to be. Nobody must feel excluded or forgotten as we strive for a happier, healthier, more active nation. Read the Activity Alliance’s manifesto for change - Fight for fairness: Disabled people’s right to sport and physical activity here - https://ow.ly/5prm50Rl0Qa
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Check out my latest article which takes a look at some of the storylines following the conclusion of both the Men's and Women's side of the March Madness Tournament.
Top 5 March Madness Storylines
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https://lnkd.in/dCqQkTXg A year in the lives of six members of the Minnesota Roller Derby, as they compete to win the Hydra, the top international prize of the sport. When the star of the team gets injured, will her teammates find their own power? MINNESOTA MEAN is a human drama about the pounding heart of roller derby: powerful, self-sufficient women. It’s a vital and relevant story of triumph, loss, strength, determination, and a search for balance between individuality and community. How do women who pride themselves on their hard-won independence thrive in a sport that requires them to rely on a team? How do they meet the full-time demands of the sport without sacrificing their own dreams for life outside the rink? A meditation on strength: in our bodies, our hearts, our minds, and our friendships.
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7moI’m beyond excited for this partnership and you are per usual an eloquent and engaging advocate 🥰