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Black Voices
Figure skater pushes for diversity in the sport
As a Black figure skater, Elladj Balde had difficulty finding his footing in a predominantly white sport. In an effort to make the sport more inclusive, the now retired skater co-founded The Figure Skating Diversity and Inclusion Alliance to mentor Black youths in the sport. Adriana Diaz reports.