“When I speak, I don’t speak on behalf of the entire population of Black female athletes. We might share similar experiences, but we all have unique stories. I just hope that people listen to the stories of all Black women and don’t generalize. The more voices that are heard, the better.”
Professional soccer player Tziarra King (tziarraking) plays for utahroyalsfc and is making her voice heard loud and clear in her nwsl rookie season.
“For me, being a Black woman in soccer means being in spaces where most people don’t look like you or relate to your experiences. But it also means breaking down barriers and inspiring a younger generation of Black girls to chase their dreams. I fight for little girls who look like me, think like me and will experience similar things that I have. I fight to let them know that they belong in whatever space they desire to be in.
It can be exhausting, especially right now, trying to get people to understand your perspective. Regardless, I wouldn’t c...
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