All three also have something in common which I very much understand -- the struggle women of color face in exercising self-care. As I wrote in the caption of the meme I shared on Instagram, it's hard being a Black woman. The heavy load is made worse by the fact that as Black women, we are not socialized to give as much care to ourselves as we are expected to give to others. Black women are literally expected to be super women, from heading households to serving as emotional support for White people who want to be allies, but need our help figuring out how to get there. There is an added layer for Black women athletes who have to compete against more than just their opponents.

Source: CNN August 01, 2021 06:00 UTC