Mhkeeba and Brittany dive right in to the controversy surrounding the unspoken code of silence for professional cheerleaders - that they are to be seen and not heard. Basically shut up and dance! The NFL wants the image of professional cheerleaders to be that of beautiful and intelligent women who are ambassadors in the community but when it comes to speaking up for what they believe in or to shine a light on unfair treatment, the rules change or you can find yourself cut from the squad. Have professional cheerleaders finally found their voice?

This week’s Locker Talk is all about the uniform mishaps that professional cheerleaders have to deal with on game day - from torn tights to boots catching on clothing mid routine, Brittany and Mhkeeba reminisce on their struggles dancing in their elaborate uniforms.

Links

• Kennesaw State University cheerleader suing for First Amendment rights violations after kneeling during national anthem
• Georgia cheerleaders cut after kneeling during national anthem to protest police brutality
• Hair Checks, Jiggle Tests, & Gaslighting — Is Pro Cheerleading Worth Saving?
• Former N.F.L. Cheerleaders Hope to Quicken Change by Shedding Their Anonymity
• Washington Redskins Cheerleaders Describe Topless Photo Shoot and Uneasy Night Out
• Kristin Ware Instagram
• Aisha Francis Instagram
• Aliya Janell
• Stop the Silence - Kristan Ware Video on Player's Tribune

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Join Brittany and Mhkeeba as they discuss the inclusion of male cheerleaders in the NFL for the first time in the league’s history. They introduce the 3 new male cheerleaders, Quinton Peron and Napoleon Jinnies of the Los Angeles Rams, and Jesse Hernandez of the New Orleans Saints Saintsations and discuss the challenges and opportunities of including men in the female dominated pro cheerleading industry. This week’s Locker Talk is about the crazy fan mail Brittany received from her number one fan.

Links

• Good Morning America - NFL Introduces 1st Male Cheerleaders
• The NFL Introduces First Ever Male Cheerleaders
• Napoleon's Bio
• Quinton's Bio
• See the Moment 2 Dancers Make History as First Male Cheerleaders in NFL

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Meet the two hosts of the Pro Cheerleading Podcast, Mhkeeba and Brittany. With 11 years combined cheering in the NFL, they discuss their journey into the world of professional cheerleading, dance background and the inspiration for launching the podcast.

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