The Richardson and ESPN controversies were just two of the many-layered stories that emerged in the world of sports this week, where Black women are routinely targeted for their flair, athleticism, and ability.
USA Track and Field Officials announce final decision to not include American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson in the U.S. women’s 4×100-meter relay team in Tokyo on Tuesday leaving her off of the roster. https://twitter.com/TheTylerDragon/status/1412538691743105026 Richardson, the top American sprinter in the women’s 100 meters, lost her individual spot on the U.S. team on July 2 after […]
Richardson was originally suspended for the 100-meter race in Tokyo over a failed drug test. Now America's fastest female sprinter won't run in Tokyo at all.
The Dallas native was set to become the first American since Gail Devers in 1996 to win the 100m at the Olympics.
