“I think I have to meet people where they are,” said Mausi, who is from Detroit. “I felt good that he came and addressed us and just wanted to know more. Several women have sent messages, inquiring about becoming part of their team. “You can’t just join the Carolina Panthers,” Mausi said, referring to the N.F.L. “Hopefully, people are seeing us step into an arena that’s normally considered to be dominated by white males and it can inspire others,” she said.

Source: New York Times November 01, 2020 09:00 UTC