In the spirit of the transparency that Black Girls Cheer was built upon, the Black Girls Cheer team would like to address some recent developments with our founder, Dr. Sharita Mathis Richardson. Sharita is currently in federal confinement and is serving out a sentence handed...
There is a huge elephant in the room and that room is cheerleading. In 2015, we decided to give that elephant a voice in the form of Black Girls Cheer. We are often asked by the community at large...
As an All-Star and High School Cheerleader, I've gotten questions like, “How are you doing this?”, ” Aren't they the same exact thing?”, or ” Are your coaches ok with this?” In my opinion, no they aren’t the same, and yes the share different qualities, but there’s something...
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In March 2019, I began to rapidly lose my hair. There were no signs and no warning. It just all started to shed. And there was nothing I could do to stop it. The last few months have been a challenge unlike anything I have...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. TRYOUTS! Everyone is excited for team reveals and callbacks. For most people it is a very happy time BUT for some it is a time of difficulty and sadness because they did not make the level that...
How do you find the drive to keep pushing? As you get older in a sport like cheer it’s hard to find the drive to continue to go to the gym and push yourself. Getting older is great, it brings maturity and fun but it...
“They are going to get this black girl magic whether they want it or not.” We all serve a purpose. It could be within your community, on social media, or simply to anyone that you encounter on a daily basis. Hello everyone! My name is Amiyah...
Last year was a crazy busy year. I was on five teams—three cheer teams and two hip hop. We went EVERYWHERE. And we won—A LOT. Cheersport, NCA, UCA—and the coveted title of Triple Crown. I have jackets that some athletes dream of winning their entire...
When I think about my time with all-star cheer, the saying “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” comes to mind. These words definitely apply to me and my experience as a cheerleader. I am currently in my 6th season of all-star cheerleading. For those of us who...
