Caitlin Clark Admits White Privilege & Credits Black Players ...
Caitlin Clark Admits White Privilege and Credits Black Players for Building the WNBA
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Caitlin Clark, who recently wrapped up her impressive first season with the Indiana Fever, has quickly become a standout star in the WNBA. Her debut year saw her set a league record for the most assists in a single season. Recently named Time’s Athlete of the Year, Clark has garnered even more attention, both for her on-court skills and her thoughtful reflections on the WNBA’s history.
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In an interview with Time, Clark took a moment to acknowledge her privilege as a white player in a league that has been largely shaped by Black athletes. “I want to say I’ve earned every single thing, but as a white person, there is privilege,” she admitted. “A lot of those players in the league that have been really good have been Black players. This league has kind of been built on them.”
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She stressed the importance of recognizing this history and the role of Black women in the league’s success. “The more we can appreciate that, highlight that, talk about that… and then continue to have brands and companies invest in those players… I think it’s very important,” Clark said. “The more we can elevate Black women, that’s going to be a beautiful thing.”
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Clark also shared her thoughts on not being selected for the Paris Olympics team, something she initially struggled with. “I don’t want to be there because I’m somebody that can bring attention,” she explained. “I love that for the game of women’s basketball. But at the same time, I want to be there because they think I’m good enough.” She expressed frustration with the idea of being included on the team for publicity rather than merit, calling the potential narrative “disrespectful” to both the other players who earned their spots and to herself.
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