the backlash biles has faced for taking care of herself is not her problem. especially when it comes to team usa. quote, the person they bet their gold on had been left alone to suffer abuse. it felt violently familiar. black women and girls, talented, genius, used up by institutions, forgotten about. we are the ones in need of protection. it s no wonder her body resisted. also important to remember the pandemic s effect on everyone s mental health, especially for black women and girls who studies show are most likely to have lost a parent or family member to covid-19. black women also faced the largest increase in unemployment during the pandemic. joining me now contributor at the cut at blue state also with us. co-founder and president of the national black women s justice institute. it is great to see you both. do we have kimone? we do not have kam.