Sha’Carri Richardson Calls Out ESPYs Over Invite Snub, Advocates For Fair Pay For Athletes
Richardson believes track-and-field athletes don’t receive the same treatments as her peers in other disciplines.
“Track&Field is not like other sports especially in America,” she tweeted. “The NBA, NFL have organizations to HELP their athletes, not exploit them. Y’all have no idea how many track athletes that don’t even have a base salary, there are some athletes that literally sign contracts for CLOTHES!”
The 23-year-old has been using her public platform to advocate for fair pay in the sport by sharing other athletes’ experiences and organizing meetings for her community.
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