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I am proud to represent Afghan women, who are demonstrating their ability to accomplish incredible things. Afghan women are excelling in sports, the Olympics, politics, and education, despite facing numerous challenges,
At first, beginning a new life in Italy was difficult,
We represent the oppressed women of Afghanistan who are not even allowed to go to school,
People welcomed us on the streets by throwing stones and insulting us, because we appeared in public without a scarf, in short clothes and a helmet,
My family was not happy initially and asked us to stop,
The hardship I faced in Afghanistan strengthened me,
All Black women, all women of color are at risk. It doesn't matter how great of medical care that you have, or being a professional athlete. I never would've imagined that this would be my situation. And I think that that's what a lot of people think."
She told Business Insider in 2022 I'm all about growing the women's game and I'm glad I've given something that little girls can scream about at the top of their lungs,
Clark has embraced her role as a leading figure in the sport, telling post-game press after a win against Indiana University in 2024 ... reported the Des Moines Register Coming from a sports background and a sport that was an individual one, I've developed a habit of trusting my gut. So when it came to venture and founders, it wasn't hard to apply it. I also know what it looks like to be incredibly talented and not given the exposure because of the color of your skin. It's another reason I love investing — to close that gap."
She's also been building her portfolio in venture capital; in an email to Business Insider in 2023, Williams wrote I feel like for me recently when I win, I don't feel happy. I feel more like a relief. And then when I lose, I feel very sad. I don't think that's normal,
She has also been honest about her experiences with depression as an athlete, telling reporters after a loss in 2021's US Open ... NPR reported I hope I can send a powerful message that if I made it here, everybody can make it here. Especially for women from different countries, especially from women from the Middle East, from the Arab world."
Before I am an athlete, I am a black woman. And as a black woman I feel as though there are much more important matters at hand that need immediate attention, rather than watching me play tennis."
She posted her decision on Instagram, writing When I went through this situation, my eyes were just opened. I wanted to take action, but I think what's even more incredible is these organizations and companies who are stepping up and have been doing this and been in this space for so long,
I'm at the beginning of writing my second book, and I have plans to help people find their voice and use their own stories to impact the world,
That headline alone isn't including the Paralympic (Community),
said retired Paralympian Alana Nichols, a three-times gold medallist in basketball and alpine skiing It's kind of this self-reinforcing process that happens where women, I think, with disabilities have far less media coverage and access,
When National Paralympic Committees take grants from us to implement development programs, we're telling them, 'You've got to deliver 50/50 and if not, you need a very good reason on why not,
With us, we're almost dealing with double marginalisation: the marginalisation of persons with disabilities all around the world, and this marginalisation of women as well,
The last two or three, four or five years now - it's been a real progression. And I really feel fortunate that I'm alive to see this,
These Olympics giving so much focus on equality this year is exactly what the dream would be,
said King, who helped the U.S. capture the gold as the country's Olympic women's tennis coach in 1996 and 2000.