New Netflix documentary, Simone Biles: Rising, goes beyond the feats that cemented her as a gymnastic legend and highlights the unique struggles of all Black women athletes.
. But the new Netflix documentary, Simone Biles: Rising, goes beyond the feats that cemented her as a gymnastic legend. It explores the pressure she has performed under, the personal challenges she has overcome, and offers a glimpse into the demanding realities of life as an elite athlete. The two-part documentary analyses Biles’ decision to prioritize her mental and physical health by.
These experiences, shared by many other Black women athletes, highlight the intense pressure and scrutiny they face in the public eye — especially when they dare to speak up for their own sake. It has exposed the lack of empathy for Black women in sports struggling with their mental health and highlighted the problematic relationship between these athletes, the media, and governing sports bodies that often fail to protect Black women.
While the incident highlights the harmful stereotypes that force Black female athletes to suppress their emotions, optimistically, it also shows our community’s commitment to challenge these expectations. The journey to equity for Black women in sports has been challenging but self-advocacy and steadfast support from the Black community has been pivotal in changing the landscape of sports.
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