Indiana fever star Caitlin Clark emphasized the importance of recognizing pioneer black Wnba players in a recent interview.
“I definitely have privilege,” Clark said during his discussion with Netflix’s My next guest does not need any introduction with David Letterman, Sports Illustrated informed.
“The black women who grew up making this league what is”
“Obviously I am white, but I think I am someone who grew up a great fan of this league. I grew up seeing this league, going to matches, supporting this league. So I know where this league comes from: many black women who grew up making this league what it is.”
Clark’s name has been used in various WNBA cultural disputes, and many commented on their race associated with its apes, so it is not the first instance that the athlete in 2024 has talked about the intersection of the race and fame in sports.
Clark has spoken several times about his success from the efforts of black women
“I mean I’ve won all things, but as a white person there is privilege,” Clark said Weather In the article of the athlete of the year. “Many of these players in the league who have been really good have been black players. This league has been created.
According to The associated pressClark and the fever will face Angel Reese and Chicago’s Sky in the WNBA inaugural rivals in August, which will certainly create a lot of rhythm for the league.
