‘Too Black To Be Dominican?’: Rising Sprinter Liranyi Alonso Faces Racist Backlash Despite Historic Win In Japan When 19-year-old Dominican sprinter Liranyi Alonso Tejada crossed the finish line in Tokyo, qualifying for the semifinals at the 2025 World Athletics… The post ‘Too Black To Be Dominican?’: Rising Sprinter Liranyi Alonso Faces Racist Backlash Despite Historic Win In Japan appeared first on Shine My Crown.

‘Too Black To Be Dominican?’: Rising Sprinter Liranyi Alonso Faces Racist Backlash Despite Historic Win In Japan: When 19-year-old Dominican sprinter Liranyi Alonso Tejada crossed the finish line in Tokyo,… #LiranyiAlonso #RacismInSports #DiversityInAthletics #AthleteActivism #RepresentationMatters