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Named by Women's Running as one of twenty women who are changing the sport of running and the world, 2020 Outsider of the Year by Outside Magazine, and by The Root 100 as one of the most influential African Americans, ages 25 to 45, Alison Mariella Désir is an endurance athlete, activist, and mental health advocate. Alison is the founder of Harlem Run, Run 4 All Women, and the Meaning Thru Movement Tour. When Alison is not running, she is working to resolve and speaking passionately about issues related to women and girls, DEI and mental health. Her forthcoming book, Running While Black, exposes the whiteness of running, a supposedly egalitarian sport, and calls to reimagine the industry. Learn more at alisonmdesir.com.
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