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Three Black women athletes whose advocacy is changing and saving lives
February 18, 2025
Where would we be without Black women, and in particular, Black women athletes? From the WNBA’s fight for social justice to gymnast Simone Biles’ radical candor regarding her mental health, Black women have been confronting the most pressing issues in our society for…well, ever. To celebrate and honor that strength, here’s how three iconic Black women athletes are changing the world from the stage to the track to the pool, and beyond.
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This one’s a toughie.
As we’ve covered extensively at The GIST, hockey culture is in desperate need of a reckoning — and the ongoing Hockey Canada trial is the perfect example of why. Today’s episode of The GIST of It takes listeners through the latest updates from the courtroom, as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss toxicity in the sport and provide key insight as to why this trial may be different from the rest. Take care.
