I'll leave this here
To this day my sister is in the gym at least 4 days a week. And if I have a daughter I'll be taking the same approach my dad did. Not saying that it will guarantee that a young black girl will take to physical activity or become a multiple sport athlete like my sister but it beats having them sit around the house.
- In a study by Sue et al.,(2002) the activity levels of 1,213 black girls and 1,166 white girls decreased significantly between the ages of nine and 18. White girls suffered a 64% decline while black girls experienced a 100% decline in activity.
- African American female athletes in particular are 27% more likely than students overall to graduate from college (NCAA, 2013 and NWLC, 2013).
- Urban girls, especially girls of color, often face unique barriers to participation. Many have jobs in order to supplement family incomes, while others take care of siblings at home. In some ethnic groups, parental support for girls’ athletic participation may be lacking (Place, 2004).
To this day my sister is in the gym at least 4 days a week. And if I have a daughter I'll be taking the same approach my dad did. Not saying that it will guarantee that a young black girl will take to physical activity or become a multiple sport athlete like my sister but it beats having them sit around the house.