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The NFL’s first out trans cheerleader readies for her Carolina Panthers debut

by admin | Jun 9, 2022 | Leadership, Representation, SEW

Beaming in her team headshot, Justine Lindsay is every bit the ideal cheerleader. With a lifetime of performing under her belt, she’s earned a coveted spot to cheer on the NFL’s Carolina Panthers in the upcoming season. And she’s already made history...

Southern University cheerleader dies at 19 after alarming social media post, school says

by admin | May 9, 2022 | Representation, SEW

A freshman cheerleader at Southern University and A&M College in Louisiana died this week after posting an alarming message on social media, school authorities said. Arlana Miller, 19, was a freshman from Texas and a member of the school’s cheerleading team....

‘Everything was perfect.’ Then former Colts cheerleader had a massive stroke at 28

by admin | Apr 19, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Tessa David-Burns pulled her long, blond hair on top of her head and stepped into the shower. It was early, about 6 a.m., and she was tired. She had flown in the night before from a whirlwind trip to California to see her boyfriend. She had a busy day at work ahead...

Indiana Cheerleader Who Rescued Stuck Ball During First Round Secures NIL Deal

by admin | Mar 22, 2022 | Representation, SEW

An unlikely hero emerged during the first round of last week’s men’s NCAA tournament game between Indiana and Saint Mary’s as a Hoosiers cheerleader rescued a stray basketball that lodged itself atop the backboard. A viral video emerged of Cassidy Cerny saving the day...

Times up for the Washington NFL Team. Now Former Employees are Sharing Their Stories by Madison Wells-James

by admin | Feb 3, 2022 | #MeToo, Guest Blogs, SEW

The Washington Football team has officially changed their name to the Commanders. This may be one step towards combating racism in the league, but this doesn’t outweigh the team’s history of inappropriate conduct and sexual harassment against women. It’s been more...

Former WFT Cheerleader Melanie Coburn Is On A Mission, The NFL Better Take Notice

by admin | Nov 4, 2021 | #MeToo, SEW

Ten years after leaving the Washington Football team organization, things changed for Melanie Coburn. For the Maryland native and former Washington “Redskinette” cheerleader from 1997-2001, who then moved to the front office, eventually being named the director of...

Disgusted Cheerleaders Demand NFL Release Report on Washington Football Team’s ‘Boys Club’

by admin | Oct 13, 2021 | #MeToo, SEW

National Football League cheerleaders are calling on the NFL to release its full report into workplace culture after allegations surfaced that coaches had secretly distributed nude photos of them by email. The emails, first reported by the New York TimesMonday, were...

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