

- Aug 19, 2021
What We Can Learn from Sha'Carri Richardson
As we get closer to another seasonal change, reflection is important. To reflect on the recent season in preparation for the next season...


- Jun 24, 2021
Elephants In The Room
This one hits home. This is going to piss some people off, and rightfully so; because it’s going to make multiple people uncomfortable....


- Apr 7, 2021
Hiding to Survive
Have you ever felt the need to hide? The need to hide your desires, your authenticity, your identity, your needs, your voice, parts of...


- Mar 25, 2021
9 Ways to Win While Grieving
Grief is not always tied to death or loss of a person. It’s simply and significantly tied to loss. As a Black Athlete, oftentimes, Black...


- Mar 10, 2021
Healthy Chaos vs. Unhealthy Chaos
When we experience chaos, trauma, drama, or adversity in childhood repeatedly, it becomes a part of our norm. Our norm provides a sense...


- Mar 3, 2021
Check the Critic At The Door
Ever received the wrong package at the door? Receiving a message from someone whether in person or via text or another method is similar...


- Mar 3, 2021
Armor is Heavy.
It’s different when you have to be in environments as protected, boundaried, intentional, mindful, mature, aware, and wise; Places where...


- Feb 24, 2021
Why Black Athletes?
As we come to wrap up another Black History Month---the first one after the immense, yet delayed magnification of the Black Lives Matter...


- Feb 18, 2021
Mental & Emotional Quarantine
The experience of being lonely in a crowded room helps us see that connection is not based on physical presence alone. There is also a...


- Feb 3, 2021
Get In the Ring
Recognize your stuff; Deal with your stuff Don’t project your stuff; Don’t blame others for your stuff I grew up in a family where...


- Jan 13, 2021
Grieving the Absence of Athletics
Sports is a field that provides an identity, a ritual, a profession, a routine, a culture, a bonding, a hobby, a risk, a release; Sports...


- Jan 13, 2021
Protective Risk of Sports
Contrary to popular belief, what impacts our mental health is our emotions and our relationships. Athletes are heavily inundated with the...