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NFL cheerleader pay gap
Sex · Socioeconomic · Sports

NFL Cheerleader Pay Gap: The Unfortunate Reality of Cheering on the Sidelines

ByAlexandra Ushakova March 21, 2024May 22, 2024 May 22, 2024

With the 2024 Super Bowl being the new most-watched telecast in human history, it is not surprising that the event…

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equal pay in sports
Sex · Sports

How Equal Pay in Sports Is an Uphill Battle

ByAlec Pedigo August 15, 2022June 15, 2024 June 15, 2024

There has always been a pay discrepancy between men’s and women’s sports. Despite this issue being brought to public attention,…

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baseball umpires
Ethnicity · Race · Sports

Baseball Umpires: A Need to Bring More Minority Representation

ByCamila Aponte July 12, 2022June 16, 2024 June 16, 2024

Baseball umpires are an essential part of the sport due to their ability to make decisions on difficult plays and…

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asians in baseball
National Origin · Race · Sports

Asians in Baseball: The Difficult Journey to Enter the Majors

ByCamila Aponte June 28, 2022May 22, 2024 May 22, 2024

Asian Americans and Asian international players are highly underrepresented in Major League Baseball (MLB). This article explores the lack of…

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latinos in baseball
Ethnicity · Race · Socioeconomic · Sports

Latinos in Baseball: The Hidden Discriminatory Practices

ByCamila Aponte June 19, 2022May 22, 2024 May 22, 2024

The presence of Latino players in Major League Baseball (MLB) has been outstanding in recent years. Unfortunately, these numbers typically…

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Race · Sex · Sports

How Quidditch is Paving a New Path for Diversity

ByAlec Pedigo June 1, 2022May 22, 2024 May 22, 2024

Quidditch is a popular sport among college students which has continued to grow in popularity since its beginning. However, due…

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diversity in pro cycling
National Origin · Race · Sports

Why Are People of Color So Scarce in Pro Cycling?

ByMarsanna Harris May 31, 2022May 22, 2024 May 22, 2024

On May 17, Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay won stage 10 of the Giro d’Italia, becoming the first Black African to…

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african americans in baseball
Race · Socioeconomic · Sports

African Americans in Baseball: Bases Empty

ByCamila Aponte May 29, 2022May 22, 2024 May 22, 2024

Major League Baseball (MLB), America’s oldest professional sports league founded in the 1870s, marked history when drafting its first African…

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how street dance can improve mental health
Educational · Health · Sports

How Street Dance Can Improve Mental Health

ByMarsanna Harris May 21, 2022June 16, 2024 June 16, 2024

Dance has been a core component of humanity and culture since the beginning of time. Besides the obvious physical benefits…

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whitewashing of ballet
Race · Sports

The Whitewashing of Ballet: More Than a Taffeta Tutu

ByKristin Zipprich April 8, 2022February 7, 2024 February 7, 2024

Ballet: an elegant style of dance that emphasizes the beauty of lines and effortlessness. The most gifted ballet dancer will…

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