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BLACK GIRL MAGIC
Black women and women of colour are the gift that keeps giving . Tokyo 2020 saw several female athletes break records and make history . Donata Katai is Zimbabwe ’ s first black swimmer to make it to the Olympics . Tems scores her debut Billboard number one with " Essence " alongside Wizkid . Thuso Mbedu bags her first international award-a ‘ Critics Choice Award ’ for her role in " The Underground Railroad ". Rihanna is officially a billionaire . As Beyonce turns 40 , she keeps outdoing herself . She became the first black woman to wear the iconic yellow Tiffany diamond ! Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams are the highest paid female athletes , according to Forbes .
WHAT ' S NEXT ?
Despite the fact that the world is in an unpredictable position , it continues to spin . With the ongoing fear of a COVID-19 pandemic , the major issue is : what ' s next ? The Delta variant continues to trigger unsettling concerns , despite occasional rays of optimism . Many countries are administering vaccines as a preventative measure to combat the virus , which has killed millions of people worldwide . However , there are debates about the vaccines ' effectiveness , as well as policies for mandatory jabs . What do these measures mean for the ordinary citizens ' freedom , and will the world finally be rid of the pandemic ? Continue to take precaution measures , and stay safe .
SPORTS AND MENTAL HEALTH
Athletes are more than just bodies , they are minds too . That ’ s the biggest lesson the sports industry is coming to grips with . While the topic of mental health for sports is barely addressed , athletes are taking a stand . At Tokyo 2020 , Simone Biles announced she was dropping out of competition to protect her mental well-being . arlier this year , star tennis player Naomi Osaka stepped away from post-match interviews to protect her own mental health . Fans and the media have been divided , with some arguing that athletes need to commit to the careers that they have trained for . However , like the rest of the world , the events in the past year have taken a toll on our minds . A body can be fit , but without a sound mind , you can ’ t win . We need more education to support athletes so that they thrive personally as well as professionally .
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