Black women do not owe you "grace"

Our calmness is an unearned privilege.

Black women do not owe you "grace" Our calmness is an unearned privilege. Jenn M. Jackson, PhD Sep 02, 2025 554 2 97 Share Taylor Townsend smiling at Jelena Ostapenko at the conclusion of their match. As I sit here recovering from open-heart surgery, I can’t help but reflect on the ways that Black women continue to be disrespected in public often for merely existing. One such event recently pinged my attention. I don't follow organized sports closely but I often find myself interested in the many ways Black people have had to navigate racism and discrimination in the sports and athletics world

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