In this episode, we explore the intersections of race and gender within sports. The aftermath of Brittany Griner’s detainment in Russia allude to pivotal issues of systemic racial injustice that continues to impact the lives of Black athletes. The performance of Black athletes are recognized but the industry ignores their lived experiences that intersect with mistreatment, discrimination and oppressive factors.

Hosts Andrea Baldwin and Trichia Cadette are in conversation with Dr. Letisha Brown and Deshon Foxx. Deshon is a PhD student in Sociology at Virginia Tech. He received his B.A. from UCONN and his research focuses on the intersections of sports, race, education, educational law and culture. Dr. Letisha Brown is an assistant professor in Sociology and a Black feminist sociologist. She studies race and racism, the sociology of sport and Black girlhoods.