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A new generation of Black athletes are reshaping the discourse on mental health. They are embracing a holistic approach to their training, not only emphasizing the physical strength of their bodies but also the health of their minds and spirits., tennis star Naomi Osaka, and Olympic medalist Simone Biles have spoken openly their mental health. Even superstar Serena Williams revealed in 2011 that she experienced depression after losing Wimbledon.
I didn’t seek help. I wish I did. Part of that also is probably a combination of ego and pride that you have as an athlete. There’s only 400 jobs in the NBA, and there’s millions of people trying to get there. I went from literally being with the best athletes in the entire world to back at home living with my mother. The depression also came from the fear of the future. What was I gonna do next with my life? I dedicated my whole life to make it to the NBA. That was my dream.
That’s what finally pushed me over the edge. It was time for me to stop asking for a seat at that table and to build my own table. So I launched Actively Black on Nov. 27, 2020.The sports apparel industry is a multibillion-dollar industry that lacks Black ownership, but it has profited heavily off of Black talent, Black culture and Black consumerism.It’s not just about the apparel, it’s not just about the product. It’s about the impact that we’re having on the community.
Just seeing how the Black community has really rallied behind and supported this brand gives me a lot of fulfillment and pride. Knowing that we’re creating something that’s bigger than just another sports apparel brand. It’s not just another apparel brand, it’s actually impacting people’s lives.I knew that this was gonna be a purpose-driven brand from the beginning.
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