When the world met track star Sha'Carri Richardson during Olympic 2021 trials this month, there was no mistake: she will be a legend. Women across the country cheered when she said, "I just want the world to know that I'm that girl." With access and equity issues from youth to professional sports for girls and women, how can we ensure that the next generation has an even playing field?

The sports world came to a screeching halt last Wednesday as athletes around the country united against racial injustice and police brutality in the wake of the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Girl Friday will be covering athletes’ continued responses to racism, injustice, and police brutality. Stay tuned!