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.
There’s a skill in knowing when to talk. Young sportscasters in particular have a tendency to show their behind-the-scenes work, to cram in as many statistics and anecdotes that will fit into a play stoppage in an effort to gain trust. “You want people to know that you know what you’re talking about,” says Tiffany Greene.