Christina Chenault

UCLA

[Christina Chenault @ChristinaChena5]

@EddieComeaux @KingJames @HBO @USATODAY We’re not going to “shut up and dribble”, we’re going to create platforms, media networks, spark conversation, and create HBO documentaries to illustrate the socially cultivated exploitation of black athletes to reclaim the narrative🤷🏽‍♀️ #athletics https://t.co/egqQgjpRO6

[Eddie Comeaux @EddieComeaux]

College athletes, no doubt, are in an egregiously exploitive arrangement. I hope @KingJames centers race/racism, anti-blackness, and white supremacy in the upcoming @HBO documentary. #athletics

https://t.co/tzHqbeufEZ via @usatoday

[Christina Chenault @ChristinaChena5]

@EddieComeaux When the choice of classes and majors is made by members of the athletic department, including academic advisors who tend to undercredit student-athlete intellectual capability and educational creativity, no “student-athletes”, commonly, are not receiving a meaningful degree.

[Christina Chenault @ChristinaChena5]

@_arlenetellez @xobaby_bria @dcmireles I agree time would be the biggest obstacle in student-athlete professional development. However assigning professional mentors(Alumni) could be the best bet for career guidance #ucr50 @dcmireles

[Christina Chenault @ChristinaChena5]

@_jsant027 @dcmireles I agree, especially in this month(mental health awareness) there should be some sort of additional effort made by institutions to protect and mental health of its constituents(student-athletes). #ucr50 @dcmireles

[Christina Chenault @ChristinaChena5]

What responsibility should an institution hold for the educational(not just academic) succcess of its student-athletes? I make note of the difference between academic(just passing classes) to education(genuine applicable learning & development). https://t.co/FKmIvskV55

[Christina Chenault @ChristinaChena5]

#ucr50 https://t.co/kKJdiXaeZu

[Top Five Media @topfivemedia]

Today we share the story of @jaeecee3 The former UCLA PG sits down with Nimotalai to talk about her love for helping others, the opportunity basketball has given her, as well as what we can expect to see from her in the future🌟 *link in bio* #TakingLifeByStorm #morethananathlete

[Christina Chenault @ChristinaChena5]

@mlara008 @dcmireles Definately agree that the rule severely restricts individualism and professional growth within athletes. It doesn’t seem fair that they have to go through multiple steps of compliance to start any sort of job or company(especially when most athletes don’t/can’t go pro).

[Christina Chenault @ChristinaChena5]

@Reajinae @MaaaarisollM @dcmireles I agree some student-athletes get some non-monetary benefit from their relationship with the NCAA(education/ scholarship & athletic opportunity). However in regards to image and likeness there seems to be minimal if any benefit and all to the individual student-athlete.

[Christina Chenault @ChristinaChena5]

#UCR50 @dcmireles As recruiting and accessibility of recruiting from technology increased, there is pressure for kids to perform at intense levels younger, relocate for exposure, and prematurely experience the business and politics of collegiate sports. https://t.co/MUheqQ123b

[Christina Chenault @ChristinaChena5]

@SoniaMonroy15 @dcmireles Yeah it seems like a lot of schools find loop holes to fulfill the title ix standard but there seems so also be non repercussions for it as well. This is when it becomes an ncaa issue/responsibility. #ucr50 @dcmireles

[Christina Chenault @ChristinaChena5]

Title IX does not take away from men. But institutions are having to cut some men’s programs to supplement the large football teams. I do think if the football population was not accounted for in title ix proportions it could be more fair #ucr50 @dcmireles https://t.co/E79cDym3Yu

[Christina Chenault @ChristinaChena5]

@MaaaarisollM @dcmireles I agree. I think the biggest area of focus is the lack of support towards women’s teams generally connected to a lack of funding and lack of revenue production. How then do you suggest a more equal show of support when this systems from a societal issue? #ucr50 @dcmireles

[Christina Chenault @ChristinaChena5]

@hyoon012 @dcmireles That is an interesting point. I think sport is such a unifying factor of all races for equality. But as for the non athletes like coaches and administration they can still face systematic racism and prejudice which is unfortunate #ucr50

[Christina Chenault @ChristinaChena5]

@Michaelblake_ @KLaur001 @dcmireles I agree! I feel like change starts with the conversation like this course and discussion here. Going off this illustration, check out the book “40 Million Dollar Slave”, it mentions collegiate athletics and the trend of athlete exploitation in its entirety #ucr50 @dcmireles

[Christina Chenault @ChristinaChena5]

@Olivia_Villa_18 @dcmireles Since racial prejudice is common in corporate and leadership roles across all jobs, do you think there is a larger emphasis for the NCAA to fix this due to the high levels of black physical undercomensated and commonly exploited labor it depends on? @dcmireles #ucr50

[Christina Chenault @ChristinaChena5]

https://t.co/QerBxr1Zod The romanticism and fixedness of black muscle is exploited beyond athletes to coaches &to those in positions of power(ex. GMs, owners). What needs to happen to break the barrier of predominately black labor and predominately white wealth? #ucr50 @dcmireles

[Christina Chenault @ChristinaChena5]

@emend024 @dcmireles This is a good point. Student-athletes seemingly have to work twice as hard in the classroom to disprove the notion that “athletes don’t do their work” or that they don’t belong in that category because of big scandals that have been projected to the entire athletic community.

[Christina Chenault @ChristinaChena5]

@dcmireles @Michaela_Rose98 I think student-athletes should have mandated sports psychologist meetings just like how tutors(study halls) are mandatory for freshman especially. Academics AND mental health should be moderated by the athletic programs with the same intensity.

[Christina Chenault @ChristinaChena5]

@Michaela_Rose98 @dcmireles I agree. Mental health definately seems to be on the back burner, so much so athletes might not even realize that they need it until drastic changes or mood fluctuations hit in. It is important to get ahead of the problem before any severe or damaging depression occurs