Sports Illustrated and Empower Onyx are putting the spotlight on the diverse journeys of Black women across sports—from the veteran athletes, to up-and-coming stars, coaches, executives and more—in the series, Elle-evate: 100 Influential Black Women in Sports.
If anyone knows the pressure to strive forward, break new ground and succeed despite the unknown, it’s Ndidi Massay. In her role as vice president of workplace culture and diversity initiatives for CBS Sports, Massay is charting new territory. Shortly after George Floyd was murdered, the network was looking for someone who could take charge immediately to boost the network’s diversity and community service.