LA JOLLA, Calif. -- Kyley Jones, alumna of the UC San Diego women's rowing team, was the featured guest on the most recent episode of Rowing in Color. The podcast aims to amplify voices of color in the rowing community and promote diversity within the sport.

On Episode 37, Jones discussed the differences between integration and assimilation, the importance of intersectionality, why coaches shouldn't ignore race, and more. 

Listen to Jones' interview below, or on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher.

 

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