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Eagles hire ridiculously qualified Muslim woman as a scout — Eagles fans predictably react horribly

by admin | May 31, 2021 | Leadership, Representation, SEW

The Philadelphia Eagles announced several hires yesterday on Twitter, including the addition of one Ameena Soliman as a scout. Read More

Yale AD Vicky Chun, spurred by rise in anti-Asian violence, leads push for AAPI representation

by admin | May 28, 2021 | Leadership, Representation, SEW

As attacks on Asian Americans escalated throughout the coronavirus pandemic, each new case triggered painful memories for pioneering Yale athletic director Vicky Chun, culminating in shootings at Atlanta-area spas that killed eight, including six...

Naomi Osaka Said She Won’t Do News Conferences At The French Open To Protect Her Mental Health

by admin | May 27, 2021 | Leadership, Representation, SEW

Tennis star Naomi Osaka said she won’t be doing any news conferences at the upcoming French Open in order to protect her mental health — even if it means she’ll have to pay a fine. Osaka, who is the second-ranked women’s player in the world, made the...

Princeton AD Mollie Marcoux Samaan hired as LPGA commissioner

by admin | May 27, 2021 | Leadership, Representation, SEW

The LPGA Tour chose Princeton athletic director Mollie Marcoux Samaan as its commissioner Tuesday, the second woman to lead the tour since its formation in 1950. Marcoux Samaan succeeds Mike Whan, who announced in January he was resigning and then took over as CEO of...

Former 49ers assistant coach Katie Sowers announces she will join Chiefs staff during camp

by admin | May 27, 2021 | Leadership, Representation, SEW

The Kansas City Chiefs have made a notable addition to their coaching staff. On Wednesday, Katie Sowers, who made headlines as the second female full-time coach in NFL history, announced via Instagram that she was joining the Chiefs staff...

Seimone Augustus Joins Sparks Coaching Staff

by admin | May 27, 2021 | Leadership, Representation, SEW

After 15 years of playing in the WNBA, Seimone Augustus announced her retirement prior to the beginning of the 2021 WNBA season. She now is a member of the Sparks coaching staff. Augustus had a Hall-of-Fame worthy career, having won four WNBA championships and...

Simone Biles is schooling us on how to excel despite setbacks (like the pandemic). The new skills she’s unleashed since her last Olympic gold help prove it

by admin | May 26, 2021 | Leadership, Representation, SEW

By now, Simone Biles was supposed to be enjoying retirement at the ripe old age of 24. The 25-time world medalist previously said she would retire after the 2020 Tokyo Olympics — capping an illustrious career in a sport in which many gymnasts struggle or retire...

In the shadow of George Floyd Square, the Minnesota Lynx remain steadfast in the fight for racial justice

by admin | May 26, 2021 | Leadership, Representation, SEW

WITH A WIDE smile and a clap of her hands, Sylvia Fowles brings her Minnesota Lynx teammates together in a dark tunnel that leads to their home court at Target Center. “Take care of each other; protect each other,” Fowles says as music from...

Simone Biles Dials Up the Difficulty, ‘Because I Can’

by admin | May 24, 2021 | Leadership, Representation, SEW

Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, is renowned for performing moves so difficult, and so distinctive, that several have been named after her. On Saturday, she executed a new one considered so dangerous that no other women even attempt it. Her latest...

Maria Sharapova, Simona Halep, Garbine Muguruza: Stars praise Madison Keys for heartfelt campaign

by admin | May 21, 2021 | Leadership, Representation, SEW

Keys, who is currently ranked 24th in the world and reached the final of the 2017 US Open, created a non-profit company called Fearlessly Girl USA in 2016. Aiming to create a “kinder girl world”, the organisation was relaunched in 2019 under the name Kindness Wins....
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