

5.10 The Big Three: Race, Gender, and Sport with Ajhanai "AJ" Keaton
Jul 31, 2024
Ajhanai "AJ" Keaton, an expert on race, gender, and sport, engages in a lively discussion about the representation of Black women in athletics. They dive into the transformation of WNBA fashion and the narratives surrounding players like Caitlin Clark and Angel Rees. AJ emphasizes the significance of authentic allyship in women’s sports while critiquing performative activism. Other topics include the emotional ties between music and cultural identity and the challenges of navigating leadership roles within the realm of sport.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating Race, Gender, and Activism in Sports
01:33 • 28min
Fashion, Identity, and Race in the WNBA
29:12 • 2min
Exploring Allyship and Authenticity in Women's Sports
31:27 • 3min
The Emotional Resonance of Music and Cultural Identity
34:01 • 3min
Queer Identity in Women's Sports
36:32 • 5min