A Word: Golden Lady Ballers

More people are watching women’s sports than ever before, and the
U.S. has high hopes for the Women’s World Cup. Still, there’s a lag
in media coverage and resources for women athletes, particularly
women of color. On today’s episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is
joined by Subria Whitaker, the chief of the non-profit organization
Grow the Game. They discuss why the growth of women’s sports still
isn’t matched by media coverage and economic resources, and how
that impacts audiences and athletes of color. Guest: Subria
Whitaker, founder and executive director of the non-profit, Grow
the Game  Podcast production by Ahyiana Angel You can skip all
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