Alison Desir is all too familiar with the concept of “running while Black,” when minorities face questions or discrimination when running for exercise.
She talked with KIRO 7′s Ranji Sinha about her advocacy in Seattle that’s now taking her around the country.
“Everything from getting funny looks, right, which is a subtle way of signifying you don’t belong, to people questioning where you’re going. ‘Are you lost?’” said Desir. Desir decided to make space for people like her. She’s part of many groups promoting running to BIPOC communities, but Seattle Running Collective is the group she’s spearheaded in Washington and in our region.
Desir started recruiting runners to tackle “running while Black” in the wake of the Ahmaud Arbery case. Her book has helped attract attention to her cause and she says many more people are expressing interest in her, her efforts, and Seattle Running Collective. She formed the group in January 2022 and it saw local running clubs come together to make running more diverse and inclusive.
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