As a former Black female athlete, I can firmly say that there is a prevalent triple burden in this role. Not only do these athletes have to deal with the burden on being women and African American, but they also must deal with the social stigmas associated with being an athlete. Neither of these burdens outweigh the other, as they contribute to the identity and experience of Black female athletes.These identity aspects cannot be separated and discussed individually, as they all intersect each other. African Americans and females have always been treated as less in American history. While America has made progress towards inclusivity, African American women, and African American female athletes still struggle in White society. Being Black