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Watch this video excerpt of Crystal Emmanuel speaking about the influence of Valerie Jerome on her career. Jerome served as a powerful role model because of her belief in her abilities. Can you think of a situation in your life where you had to persist and believe in yourself to overcome a challenge?
THINK
Think about what it is like to be the first one to pave the way or to try to make a difference. What are some of the obstacles that Valerie Jerome might have encountered as a Black female athlete in the 1960s, when diversity and inclusion were not the norm?
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Make a list of empowering phrases that you might share to encourage a friend who is trying out for a sports team.
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Date 2023
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- This is a video of athlete Crystal Emmanuel speaking about the influence of Valerie Jerome on her career.
- Jerome was one of the first to pave the way for Black female athletes in multiple track and field events.
This is a video of athlete Crystal Emmanuel speaking about the influence of Valerie Jerome on her career.
Jerome was one of the first to pave the way for Black female athletes in multiple track and field events.
Valerie Jerome served as a powerful role model for Black athletes in sport. In particular, many Black female athletes feel that Jerome broke down barriers and taught them to persevere and to believe in themselves.
This is a video of athlete Crystal Emmanuel speaking about the influence of Valerie Jerome on her career.
Jerome was one of the first to pave the way for Black female athletes in multiple track and field events.
Valerie Jerome served as a powerful role model for Black athletes in sport. In particular, many Black female athletes feel that Jerome broke down barriers and taught them to persevere and to believe in themselves.
After retiring from sport, Valerie Jerome became an educator and taught for more than 35 years. She was also involved in politics.
- This is a video of athlete Crystal Emmanuel speaking about the influence of Valerie Jerome on her career.
- Jerome was one of the first to pave the way for Black female athletes in multiple track and field events.
This is a video of athlete Crystal Emmanuel speaking about the influence of Valerie Jerome on her career.
Jerome was one of the first to pave the way for Black female athletes in multiple track and field events.
Valerie Jerome served as a powerful role model for Black athletes in sport. In particular, many Black female athletes feel that Jerome broke down barriers and taught them to persevere and to believe in themselves.
This is a video of athlete Crystal Emmanuel speaking about the influence of Valerie Jerome on her career.
Jerome was one of the first to pave the way for Black female athletes in multiple track and field events.
Valerie Jerome served as a powerful role model for Black athletes in sport. In particular, many Black female athletes feel that Jerome broke down barriers and taught them to persevere and to believe in themselves.
After retiring from sport, Valerie Jerome became an educator and taught for more than 35 years. She was also involved in politics.
Summary
- This is a video of athlete Crystal Emmanuel speaking about the influence of Valerie Jerome on her career.
- Jerome was one of the first to pave the way for Black female athletes in multiple track and field events.
Essential
This is a video of athlete Crystal Emmanuel speaking about the influence of Valerie Jerome on her career.
Jerome was one of the first to pave the way for Black female athletes in multiple track and field events.
Valerie Jerome served as a powerful role model for Black athletes in sport. In particular, many Black female athletes feel that Jerome broke down barriers and taught them to persevere and to believe in themselves.
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This is a video of athlete Crystal Emmanuel speaking about the influence of Valerie Jerome on her career.
Jerome was one of the first to pave the way for Black female athletes in multiple track and field events.
Valerie Jerome served as a powerful role model for Black athletes in sport. In particular, many Black female athletes feel that Jerome broke down barriers and taught them to persevere and to believe in themselves.
After retiring from sport, Valerie Jerome became an educator and taught for more than 35 years. She was also involved in politics.