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Podcast: Let’s Talk Cheer: The Cheerleading Podcast For Parents & Coaches
Episode: Are All-Star Cheer Hair Policies Excluding Black Athletes?
Description: Have you ever wondered how a simple policy—like hair requirements—can impact an athlete’s confidence and performance? In this episode, Jason Larkins sits down with Veronica Wilson and Catherine Calloway—two powerhouse advocates in the cheer industry—to discuss the importance of representation, inclusion, and intentionality in cheerleading. They break down the challenges Black and Brown athletes face, the impact of visibility on confidence, and what gym owners, event producers, and coaches can do to create a more inclusive space.
Learn how something as simple as a hairstyle can make or break an athlete’s confidence.
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