The #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast is a show that shines a positive light on Black Women in Sports from all backgrounds. The goal of this platform is to uplift and support Black Women by telling their stories, providing a safe space to voice their opinions, and creating a community and sisterhood that will inspire current and future generations.
Welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! In today's episode, we will be discussing public health in the aspect of sports. We will be uncovering ways that institutions understand black athletes, the struggles of finding suitable EEG caps, and the overall health and well-being of these athletes. I spoke with Lexi Kier, a PhD student at UNCG whose focus is public health education. Enjoy the episode!
For more information on Lexi, visit the link below!
https://research.uncg.edu/news/rewriting-the-playbook-on-athlete-health-kier-named-rwjf-scholar/
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6 Feb 2025
Navigating the Waters of the Sports World w/ Candace Cooper!
Welcome back to the #BlackWomenKnowSports Podcast! I am your host Jaydn James and today you will be hearing my conversation with Candace Cooper. Candace is the strategy lead for Nike women in Portland, a former athlete at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill where she was the first African American woman to ever swim at UNC on the varsity level. In this episode, Candace breaks down what it’s like to navigate the waters, how her love for swimming started, and the future plans she has for black women in swim. Without further ado, here is today’s episode!
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11 Oct 2024
Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries in Athletes with Dr. Kelli Uitenham!
Hello, and thank you for tuning in to the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! I am your host Jaydn James, and today you will hear my conversation with Dr. Kelli Uitenham! Dr. Kelli is a graduate of the illustrious North Carolina A&T State University, a Medical Speech Language Pathologist, and the owner of Brain Talk Foundation. Dr. Kelli focuses on athletes and brain injuries that can occur within their sport. In this episode, Dr. Kelli and I discuss head trauma within the NFL, the level of awareness athletes should have regarding these traumas, and the different precautions being taken to ensure safety in all sports. Sit back, relax and enjoy! Feel free to share and leave a review!
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2,392
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5.0 / 5
9 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100
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YouTube
68
Engagement
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