Mhkeeba and Brittany dive right in to the controversy surrounding the unspoken code of silence for professional cheerleaders - that they are to be seen and not heard. Basically shut up and dance! The NFL wants the image of professional cheerleaders to be that of beautiful and intelligent women who are ambassadors in the community but when it comes to speaking up for what they believe in or to shine a light on unfair treatment, the rules change or you can find yourself cut from the squad. Have professional cheerleaders finally found their voice?

This week’s Locker Talk is all about the uniform mishaps that professional cheerleaders have to deal with on game day - from torn tights to boots catching on clothing mid routine, Brittany and Mhkeeba reminisce on their struggles dancing in their elaborate uniforms.


Links

Kennesaw State University cheerleader suing for First Amendment rights violations after kneeling during national anthemGeorgia cheerleaders cut after kneeling during national anthem to protest police brutalityHair Checks, Jiggle Tests, & Gaslighting — Is Pro Cheerleading Worth Saving?Former N.F.L. Cheerleaders Hope to Quicken Change by Shedding Their AnonymityWashington Redskins Cheerleaders Describe Topless Photo Shoot and Uneasy Night OutKristin Ware InstagramAisha Francis InstagramAliya JanellStop the Silence - Kristan Ware Video on Player's Tribune

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