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Senita Brooks

Senita Brooks

Joined: Sep 24, 2021

Senita Brooks is a contributor for Empower Onyx, a diverse multi-channel platform celebrating the stories and transformative power of sports for Black women and girls.

Olympic Speedskater Maame Biney Is Slowing Down to Enjoy Life
Olympics

Olympic Speedskater Maame Biney Is Slowing Down to Enjoy Life

After a pressure-packed introduction to the Olympics in 2018, the U.S. speedskater taught herself how to quiet the noise and reclaim her strength.

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How Gbemisola Abudu Is Building an NBA Footprint in Her Native Nigeria
NBA

How Gbemisola Abudu Is Building an NBA Footprint in Her Native Nigeria

The NBA Africa vice president and country head of NBA Nigeria is determined to build a foundation of strong leaders by teaching young people the life skills basketball has to offer.

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Angela Manuel Davis Is Putting a New Spin on Living With Purpose
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Angela Manuel Davis Is Putting a New Spin on Living With Purpose

The motivational fitness coach is instilling the wisdom learned from her MLB father to help empower her students, both physically and mentally.

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How Marcia McKenna Gave a Voice to South Central During the Super Bowl
NFL

How Marcia McKenna Gave a Voice to South Central During the Super Bowl

The writer shares the message behind her powerful Emmy-winning short that pays homage to the L.A. neighborhood and why women writers are necessary in sports.

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Adrienne Smith Is Leading the Way for Women in Football
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Adrienne Smith Is Leading the Way for Women in Football

The Boston Renegades star wide receiver is a tireless advocate for her sport, committed to creating awareness and tackling existing stereotypes.

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Courtney Mays Has Tunnel Vision When It Comes to NBA Style
Lifestyle

Courtney Mays Has Tunnel Vision When It Comes to NBA Style

The menswear expert and consultant is also an activist and influencer, using fashion as her voice to let the world see and hear Black men and women.

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Team USA’s Naya Tapper Is Proving Women Belong in Rugby
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Team USA’s Naya Tapper Is Proving Women Belong in Rugby

How Team USA's Naya Tapper is becoming the new face of rugby as a Black, self-described 'alpha' woman

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Monica Jones Helps Women Find Their Strength From the Inside Out
Media

Monica Jones Helps Women Find Their Strength From the Inside Out

Wellness coach Monica Jones has built a workout program that takes a woman’s unique biological makeup into account.

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11-Year-Old Kaitlyn Saunders Lifts Spirits With Her Figure Skating Performances
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11-Year-Old Kaitlyn Saunders Lifts Spirits With Her Figure Skating Performances

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Kaitlyn Saunders lifts spirits with figure skating performances

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Jemele Hill and the Power of Being Unbothered
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Jemele Hill and the Power of Being Unbothered

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Jemele Hill is the epitome of someone who is unbothered

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