Myth of Black Athleticism

Adult ISH hosts Nyge Turner and Dominique French sit down with former NCAA athlete Sharon Darlene Washington Barnes to talk about how she and other Black athletes were and continue to be dehumanized by the objectification of their bodies and having their abilities dismissed as traits of race.

11.02.23
Myth of Black Athleticism

This week, Adult ISH hosts Nyge Turner and Dominique French sit down with former NCAA athlete Sharon Darlene Washington Barnes to talk about how she and other Black athletes were and continue to be dehumanized by the objectification of their bodies and having their abilities dismissed as traits of race.

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