The Common Thread Series
Created in partnership with Uninterrupted, these are stories of athletes defining a collective legacy through the power of sport. Until We All Win.
The Common Thread Series
Created in partnership with Uninterrupted, these are stories of athletes defining a collective legacy
through the power of sport. Until We All Win.
Episode 3: Vashti, RunGrl & Asra
Whether it’s on a track or on the streets, the final episode of the Common Thread Series highlights those who are relentlessly moving forward together. Celebrating the power of sport in order to create community, inclusivity and sisterhood, we asked high jump world champion Vashti Cunningham, members of RunGRL, and Asra Run Club founder Sahra-Isha Muhammad-Jones to emphasize how our strides are united and creating collective progress.
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When Black History Month finally hits, let me tell you, it’s a sense of pride that you see across the track and field world in America.”
Vashti Cunningham
High Jump World Champion
More Common Thread Films
Episode 1: Ingrid & Alex
Episode 2: Crystal, Debra & Kairaba
“
When Black History Month finally hits, let me
tell you, it’s a sense of pride that you see
across the track and field world in America.”
Vashti Cunningham
High Jump World Champion
More Common Thread Films
Episode 1: Ingrid & Alex
Narrated by Serena Williams, a ballet prodigy from Brazil and a
rising dance star from Florida are united by a common thread.
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Representation matters, and you can’t
become something that you don’t see.”
Ingrid Silva
Professional Ballet Dancer
Episode 2: Crystal, Debra & Kairaba
Whether it’s from NYC or South London, when your
common thread is the beautiful game you’re moving
the ball forward for the entire world.
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My color doesn’t stop me from doing what I
want to do. We’re all playing with the same ball.
Football isn’t made for a certain person. Football
is a universal language, anyone can play it.”
Debra Nelson
Football Beyond Borders Coach & Youth Mentor