{"id":3839,"date":"2024-08-03T16:13:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-03T16:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apexsamplework.com\/insightnews\/?p=3839"},"modified":"2026-07-07T16:19:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T16:19:00","slug":"enhancing-support-for-black-women-in-sports-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/apexsamplework.com\/insightnews\/2024\/08\/03\/enhancing-support-for-black-women-in-sports-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Enhancing support for Black women in sports"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In a major development for sports and fashion, Insight News MN\u2019s Sports Editor, Leahjean Denley, better known as CoachLeah, who is also the co-founder of Tall Girls United<\/a>, announced a new partnership with Mielle Organics<\/a> on Radio KFAI 90.3 FM\u2019s The Conversation with Al McFarlane<\/em>. This collaboration underscores Mielle Organics’ ongoing commitment to supporting Black women in sports and continues its trailblazing role as a champion for textured hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mielle Organics, celebrated for its advocacy for Black women and natural hair, recently achieved a significant milestone as the official textured hair care product for the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mielle President Omar Goff highlighted the historical importance of this role on social media: \u201cMielle will be in Paris making sure that each athlete AND their family \u2013 regardless of hair texture \u2013 can look and feel their best to help them perform [at] their peak!\u201d Goff emphasized, \u201cAt Mielle, we recognize the historical significance of the appearance of Black women\u2019s hair at the Paris Olympics, and we\u2019re proud to amplify the representation and inclusivity of textured hair.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CoachLeah elaborated on the new partnership during her conversation with Al McFarlane. \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to have Mielle Organics as a sponsor,\u201d she said. \u201cTheir support is invaluable, especially as we continue to empower and unite tall girls and tall girl brands globally. This partnership aligns perfectly with our mission to uplift and celebrate tall girls, and it\u2019s a testament to Mielle\u2019s commitment to our community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This new sponsorship comes on the heels of Mielle\u2019s groundbreaking role as the first textured hair care partner for the WNBA<\/a>. CoachLeah reflected on this milestone, stating, \u201cThe partnership with the WNBA was a pivotal moment for Mielle. Their continuous efforts to highlight the beauty of natural hair and support Black women athletes is truly commendable. This new collaboration with Tall Girls United is an extension of that dedication.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the conversation shifted, CoachLeah also discussed the recent WNBA All-Star Weekend, where she was deeply involved in the event. \u201cOne of the highlights of the weekend for me was the WNBA Celebrity Fashion Show at the Cambria Hotel rooftop,\u201d she shared. The fashion show featured local designers such as Black Russian Label<\/a>, Racquel Riturbam, House of Donaldson<\/a>, and Bridget Pettis\u2019s<\/a> new line, Authentic Path Clothing. CoachLeah praised their contributions, saying, \u201cWe had four local designers who brought incredible energy and creativity to the show. Seeing their work on the runway was a testament to the vibrant talent in our community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sylvia Crawley Spann,<\/a> co-founder of Tall Girls United and a former WNBA player, played a crucial role in the event. \u201cHaving Sylvia\u2019s expertise and connections in the WNBA has opened many doors for us,\u201d CoachLeah noted. \u201cHer vision and dedication are truly inspiring. The partnership with Mielle Organics is a direct result of her hard work and influence.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fashion show also highlighted over 30 models, including NBA Moms, current and former WNBA players and coaches, and former men\u2019s and women\u2019s NCAA players. CoachLeah emphasized the diversity and talent on display: \u201cIt was a beautiful display of diversity and talent. The support from the community and the participation of these incredible individuals made the event unforgettable.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LSU Basketball champion, Angel Reese, as one of the ambassadors of Mielle Organics. Image Credit:<\/em> Essence<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking ahead, CoachLeah and McFarlane teased an upcoming deep dive into the economics of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals in sports. CoachLeah highlighted the significance of Angel Reese, a brand ambassador for Mielle Organics. \u201cAngel Reese<\/a> is with Mielle Organics,\u201d she said. \u201cWe\u2019ll be exploring what NIL means and its impact, especially with some states offering NIL opportunities to high school players. It\u2019s crucial to understand how this affects athletes at all levels.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the conversation wrapped up, CoachLeah reflected on the resilience and spirit of Tall Girls United. \u201cWe\u2019re not going to let anything stop our show,\u201d she said, capturing the essence of their mission. With Mielle Organics by their side, the future is indeed looking brighter for tall girls and women in sports.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In a major development for sports and fashion, Insight News MN\u2019s Sports Editor, Leahjean Denley, better known as CoachLeah, who is also the co-founder of Tall Girls United, announced a new partnership with Mielle Organics on Radio KFAI 90.3 FM\u2019s The Conversation with Al McFarlane. This collaboration underscores Mielle Organics’ ongoing commitment to supporting Black women in sports and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3840,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[30,2542,1141,1140],"class_list":["post-3839","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sports","tag-black-women","tag-coahleah","tag-mielle-organics","tag-tall-girls-united","et-has-post-format-content","et_post_format-et-post-format-standard"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/apexsamplework.com\/insightnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Insight-News-Website-Images-35.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/apexsamplework.com\/insightnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3839","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/apexsamplework.com\/insightnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/apexsamplework.com\/insightnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/apexsamplework.com\/insightnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/apexsamplework.com\/insightnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3839"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/apexsamplework.com\/insightnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3839\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3841,"href":"https:\/\/apexsamplework.com\/insightnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3839\/revisions\/3841"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/apexsamplework.com\/insightnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3840"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/apexsamplework.com\/insightnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3839"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/apexsamplework.com\/insightnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3839"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/apexsamplework.com\/insightnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3839"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}