Despite a year of repeated frustrations, sophomore Abayomi Awoyomi still has hope for the future of track and field.

In this episode, we focus on how Black student-athletes are pushing for change in the Athletic Department.

The Washington University Black Letterwinning Athletes Coalition is already seeing their suggested reforms put in place, though there is still plenty of work to be done.

Black student-athletes at WU have often felt isolated and under-supported in the past. A group of students is trying to change that.

Senior sports editor Dorian DeBose sat down with Caira Watson-Haynes, a senior on the WU track and field team, to talk about practicing during COVID-19 and supporting Black student athletes on campus.