Sports
Today’s guests are a mother-daughter duo, Tina Sloan-Green and Traci Green. Sloan-Green is the co-founder of Black Women’s Sports Foundation (BWSF), former Head Coach, Women’s Lacrosse at Temple University, International Sports Hall of Fame Member, and the 1st African-American to play on the USA Women’s Lacrosse Team. Green, Sloan-Green’s daughter, is currently the Head Coach, Women’s Tennis at Harvard University. Green is the 1st African-American coach in Harvard University history to win a national championship in any sport. Together, these amazing women take us through their journey of struggle, commitment, perseverance, and celebration in the world of sport. They will take you back to the days of segregation, life as a barrier breaker and being “THE FIRST,” and thriving in a world of non-traditional sports for African-Americans; field hockey, lacrosse, and tennis. These women display a tremendous amount of courage, passion, and fortitude as they share their stories about the struggle of being a trailblazer, venturing into the unknown, celebrating hard fought victories, and preparing the next generations for their future. Hear their story! Produced by the Institute For Sport & Social Justice (ISSJ). Hosted by Mat Edelson, journalist and producer appearing on NPR, ABC, ESPN, and in Houghton-Mifflin’s annual series, “The Best American Sports Writing.” “See Us Now – Invisible Women In Sport”