Black Women And Girls Learn The Power Of Leadership Through Sports At Annual Conference In Philadelphia

By Eva Andersen, CBS Philadelphia

March 21, 2024

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Nearly 100 young Black women and girls came together Wednesday at Simon Gratz High School to learn about how participating in sports can help them navigate life.

The second annual Lady Bulldog Leadership and Athletics Conference allowed students to hear from high school athletes, professional athletes and coaches. Girls also tried out new sports.

Naijhay Dejesus, who is in eighth grade, described herself as competitive. She said she really enjoyed hearing high school athletes speak about how they gained leadership skills through participation in sports.

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