Inclusion on the Court: What the NBA Can Teach Us About Relative Privilege

Author Amy Ge
Some NBA and football players disproportionately carry the weight of others — here's why

Why It Matters

The Raptors locked down Canada’s first National Basketball Association win last week, to raucous celebration across the country. While we continue to celebrate the win, Amy Ge — of the equity-focused consulting firm Feminuity — takes a minute to unpack recent issues of inclusion and privilege on both the basketball court and the football pitch and explores how sport strengthens inclusion in communities.

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