Braids and Bowlers: Indigenous Bolivian Women Skateboard in Style in Celia D. Luna’s Empowered Portraits — Colossal

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Braids and Bowlers: Indigenous Bolivian Women Skateboard in Style in Celia D. Luna’s Empowered Portraits by Kate MothesKate Mothes (thisiscolossal.com)

Against the pastels and earth tones of a skate park in Bolivia, Miami-based photographer Celia D. Luna captures the vibrant energy and determination of women who express solidarity and strength through a love of skateboarding. Part of her series Cholitas Bravas, “Cholitas Skaters” focuses on a group of Indigenous Bolivian women who wear traditional clothes while practicing extreme sports. “I’ve always admired brave women and culture; it’s in my DNA,” she says, describing that her upbringing by a single mother in the Andes Mountains of neighboring Peru instilled an admiration for courage and perseverance. More

Against the pastels and earth tones of a skate park in Bolivia, Miami-based photographer Celia D. Luna captures the vibrant energy and determination of women who express solidarity and strength through a love of skateboarding. Part of her series Cholitas Bravas, “Cholitas Skaters” focuses on a group of Indigenous Bolivian women who wear traditional clothes…

High-profile murder trial shines light on Argentine discrimination

Fernando Baez - posters raising awareness about a young person murdered by racists in Argentina
High-profile murder trial shines light on Argentine discrimination (Yahoo News)

The shocking story of a teenager beaten to death by eight young rugby players has opened old wounds and shed light on class, race and gender discrimination…

The racial aspect of this murder is also forcing Argentine society to confront an awkward truth it would rather brush under the carpet.According to witnesses, the defendants called Baez — whose parents, a bricklayer and a caregiver, are both Paraguayan immigrants — a “shitty black” while beating him.”You cannot escape the reference to Fernando’s blackness…

Why marathons should include a gender non-binary category, says this athlete

“We’re choosing to run in this category because it’s what feels authentic for us, and everyone deserves to have that experience of authenticity when they’re doing things that they love,” Calamia tells Yahoo Life.On Oct. 9, Calamia, 26, competed and placed second in the non-binary category at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. It was…

Iranian Climber Who Ditched Hijab Receives Hero’s Welcome

Elnaz Rekabi, the Iranian climber who appeared without hijab in the finals of competitions in South Korea was greeted by a welcoming crowd as she returned home.However, the vehicle carrying her didn’t stop and passed through the large crowd of well-wishers who were shouting her name. Source: Iranian Climber Who Ditched Hijab Receives Hero’s Welcome

Brittney Griner’s wife details call from Russian prison – YouTube

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6Pwpzbh_8c&ab_channel=CBSMornings[/embed] Brittney Griner’s appeal of her nine-year prison sentence in Russia has been scheduled for October 25. “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King sits down exclusively with her wife, Cherelle Griner, for her first interview since Brittney Griner’s sentencing. Cherelle shares what happened on a phone call with Brittney from Russia that left her crying in…

Trinity Rodman Is The Highest Paid National Women Soccer League Player – VIBE.com

Trinity Rodman, the daughter of NBA veteran Dennis Rodman, is a force to reckon with in the soccer world.The 19-year-old recently signed a four-year contract extension with the Washington Spirits, worth $1.1 million, Sportico reports—making her the highest-paid player within the National Women’s Soccer League. She will make an estimated $281,000 annually. Source: Trinity Rodman…

Serena Out: The GOAT’s Career Ends With Epic U.S. Open Battle

It was drama, then agony.The tennis career of Serena Williams, the greatest player ever in her sport, if not the most dominant professional athlete ever, ended tonight after a laborious three sets at the U.S. Open inside Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, N.Y.Serena Williams finally succumbed, 7-5, 6-7, 6-1, after a battle that lasted three…

A swimming cap made for Black hair gets final approval after Olympic ban : NPR

A swimming cap made specifically for natural Black hair has received official approval from the worldwide governing body for competitive swimming.Soul Cap is a covering made especially to protect hair that’s thick, curly, braided or otherwise textured — which is often difficult to fit into smaller swim caps. Source: A swimming cap made for Black…

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce runs world-leading women’s 100m time, her record sixth race under 10.7 seconds this season – CNN

(CNN)Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce ran a blazing, world-leading 10.62 seconds in the women’s 100-meter final at the Monaco Diamond League on Wednesday.The five-time 100m world champion, who raced to victory by a full meter, has now become the first woman to break 10.7 six times in one season.Her compatriot Shericka Jackson set a personal best of 10.71…

Brittney Griner news: White American woman arrested in Russia for THC released after two months | Marca

In 2019, a white American woman was arrested in Russia for trying to enter the country with 19 grams of THC, much more than WNBA star Brittney Griner had at the time of her detention.The story of Audrey Lorber has resurfaced amid Griner getting sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison for “smuggling” 0.7…

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