by admin | Sep 4, 2021 | Representation, SEW
The first voice message was from a 16-year-old forward, knee-deep in a trench filled with sewage and panicking in the crowds swarming Hamid Karzai International Airport. “We are desperate,” she cried over the clamor of gunfire and coughing children. “I cannot stand on...
by admin | Sep 3, 2021 | Leadership, Representation, SEW
Morgan Tuck, the standout forward for University of Connecticut, then for half a decade in the WNBA before retiring earlier this year, said she only realized fairly recently that she needed to be more vocal in her using her voice for social change. A pivotal moment...
by admin | Sep 3, 2021 | Representation, SEW
As Coco Gauff continues her journey at the 2021 US Open, she’s also reflecting on one high-profile competition she was forced to miss this year. Gauff had to withdraw from the Tokyo Olympics in July after testing positive for COVID-19. Reflecting now, Gauff...
by admin | Sep 3, 2021 | Representation, SEW
Naomi Osaka is not only a world-class tennis player, but also someone who is paying it forward for a whole future generation of potential stars. After a match at the U.S. Open this week, Osaka made a young fan’s day after she gifted her a pin she received at the 2020...
by admin | Sep 3, 2021 | Representation, SEW
Naomi Osaka wasn’t the only fashion-forward tennis star at this year’s U.S. Open. Coco Gauff, one the sports youngest players, just announced her new capsule collection with New Balance. In her first-round victory over Magda Linette Monday night, Gauff wore a tank top...
by admin | Sep 3, 2021 | Representation, SEW
Simone Biles had a special gift for her Olympic teammate Sunisa “Suni” Lee’s dad after witnessing the father-daughter duo’s sweet relationship. On Wednesday, Today reporter Natalie Morales visited Suni’s father John Lee to present him...
by admin | Sep 2, 2021 | Representation, SEW
U.S. women’s national team star Tobin Heath will join Arsenal on a free transfer, according to Sky Sports. Heath, a two-time World Cup winner with the United States, spent last season with Manchester United. She was available for a free transfer after leaving...
by admin | Sep 2, 2021 | Pay Equity, SEW
Soccer pro Megan Rapinoe stars in “LFG,” a film that explores the US Women’s National Team’s fight for equal pay. Read More
by admin | Sep 2, 2021 | Representation, SEW
Britain’s most successful Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey has said she “never thought” she’d still be competing aged 43. Dame Storey broke the UK record on Thursday after winning her 17th gold medal. Despite difficult weather conditions, Dame...
by admin | Sep 2, 2021 | Pay Equity, SEW
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has collected $6.3 million in prize money this year. If he wins his fourth U.S. Open on Sept. 12, he will add $2.5 million to his tally, as will the women’s champion. But the millions and private jets associated with the sport’s elite don’t...
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