175 Black Sports Moms Gather Houston Empower Athletes

Black Sports Moms, co-founded by Lachauna Edwards and Andrea Odom, is a pioneering organization empowering Black mothers to navigate their children's athletic careers, including managing NIL deals and scholarships. The group held its first national conference in Houston, gathering 175 moms of athletes from high school to professional levels to provide education, resources, and community support. This initiative addresses a longstanding gap by formally recognizing and supporting the critical role of Black mothers in youth sports. Meanwhile, global efforts such as Nigeria's Olympic Women Committee seminar, supported by the IOC, promote women's inclusion and leadership in sports, illustrating a broader movement for gender equity internationally. Additionally, Black women have played a pivotal role in advancing the WNBA, with leaders like Nneka Ogwumike advocating for transformative collective bargaining agreements that could reshape women's sports. These developments collectively highlight the increasing influence and recognition of Black women and mothers in shaping the future of athletics both domestically and globally.