Three Penn State student-athletes are doing more than engaging in protests and using their voices to fight for social justice.
Instead, they’re leading the charge.
Swimmer Olivia Jack and long jumper Audra Koopman have helped start and lead a new organization called Black Student Athletes, aimed at fostering a safe environment for Black athletes to discuss their experiences.
“It’s hard to be a Black athlete in the United States of America,” Jack said. “Right now it’s tough to be a Black person in America.”
Meanwhile, Johnasia Cash and the rest of the women's basketball team are trying to "Ignite the Change" — the team's motto this year, and one that signifies making tangible efforts to fight for equality.