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How white privilege plays into the first lady’s idea to invite runner-up Iowa to the White House

  • Written by Joseph N. Cooper, Endowed Chair of Sport Leadership and Administration, UMass Boston
imageLSU's Angel Reese, right, and LaDazhia Williams react during an NCAA Women's Final Four semifinals basketball game against Virginia Tech on March 31, 2023, in Dallas.AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez

After Louisiana State University beat the University of Iowa for the women’s college basketball championship on April 2, 2023 – winning by 17 points...

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