If you’re interested in sharing your opinion on any cultural, political or personal topic, create an account here and check out our how-to post to learn more. Opinions are the writer’s own and not those of Blavity's. ____ Even before the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympics, the world witnessed the attacks on Black athletes from the International Olympics Committee and its affiliates. The United States Anti-Doping Agency's (USADA) ban of Black track athletes Sha’Carri Richardson and Brianna Rollins-McNeal , the International Swimming Federation’s ban on swim caps designed for natural Black hair — all of these have not only highlighted the rooted racism in the committees and organizations, but have shown the importance of continuing to build our community power to ensure that racial justice is real. Join Color Of Change in demanding the IOC stop silencing and targeting Black athletes. On the world’s stage, Black athletes’ presence already speaks to the spirit of determination...