‘It takes courage:’ A roundtable on racism in sports

Recent racist incidents at the WNBA and World Cup have prompted renewed discussions on how athletic organizations and governing bodies should combat racial abuse. A roundtable conversation on WNBA and World Cup racism emphasized that confronting discrimination requires accountability from professional leagues, global sports bodies, players, and media outlets. Participants stressed the need for deeper engagement within white communities to address racism, with one speaker calling for education and training efforts targeting white audiences willing to learn.