Publications
Ralinda Watts is a writer and cultural commentator whose work lives at the intersection of race, identity, education, and belonging. Her articles offer powerful insights into social justice, education reform, Black parenthood, DEI practices, and popular culture. Explore her published work below.
Substack Features
Medium Articles
In these deeply personal and culturally resonant essays, Ralinda explores the stories that shape us—from viral love stories to viral injustice. Each piece offers sharp social critique rooted in lived experience, reflection, and love for Black community and identity.
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The Fight For Better WNBA Pay Is On — and If You're Not on Board, You're Missing the Point
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The $15,360 Cost of Being a WNBA Superfan
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Hannah Hidalgo Talks March Madness, the Power of Prayer, and Blocking Out Hate
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The WNBA Is Growing — but Are OG Fans Being Pushed Out?
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How Women Are Fueling F1's Growth
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These Black F1 Fans Are Changing the Narrative Around the Sport
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The WNBA's Historic Run Overshadowed by Racism — a Tale as Old as Time
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Why Are Women’s Teams Just Now Getting Paid For March Madness?
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Women's Tennis Is Leading on Pay Equity, but the Work Isn't Over
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We're Calling It: Elite Tennis Is Officially For the Aunties
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6 US Women's Tennis Stars to Watch After the BNP Paribas Open
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Naomi Osaka and Other Stars Are Embracing Motherhood at the BNP Paribas Open
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What "Running Point" Gets Right About Jeanie Buss's Impact on Women in Sports
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Long Denied the Spotlight, Black Women Usher In a New Era in Gymnastics
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Stop Turning Brittney Griner's Release Into a Debate — It's a Win For Black Women
Social Justice, Race, & Identity
Speaking Truth: Race, Power, and the Push for Equity
Social change starts with honest conversations. This section dives into the systems, language, and lived realities that shape the Black experience in America. From confronting digital blackface to unpacking workplace inequity and honoring activism through lifestyle choices, these stories push readers to listen, reflect, and act with purpose.
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Dear Allies, It's Time to Get Proximate to Your Black Friends
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Why Using the Term "Women of Color" Erases Black Women
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Digital Blackface Is a Huge Problem on TikTok, and It Needs to Be Talked About
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"Justice" Would Mean That Black Men Like George Floyd Have the Chance to Grow Old
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Attacks on VP Harris Are Already Ugly. Here's How Black Women Can Protect Their Peace
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Black Women in the Workplace: We Cannot Be Your Shield and Your Target
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VP Harris Could Be a Prime Example of the "Glass Cliff Effect" — Here's What It Is
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How Veganism Is Rooted in Black Activism, and Why It Isn’t Just For White People
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Operation Varsity Blues Doesn't Just Unmask Rick Singer, It Exposes Disgusting Levels of Privilege
