Sha’Carri Richardson Spikes Off

Sha’Carri Richardson Spikes Off: A Sprint to Greatness On And Off The Track

Sha’Carri Richardson for ESSENCE Jan/Feb. Photography: Emmanuel Sanchez Monsalve | Styling: Becky Akinyode By Sharí Nycole ·Updated December 10, 2024 A few months after the Olympic Games in Paris, and a few days into the start of the new track and field training season, a graceful and grateful Sha’Carri Richardson tries on outfits for her first-ever ESSENCE cover shoot.  Although on a photo set and far removed from any track and field arena,…

Sha’Carri Richardson Opens Up: Growth, Family, and Spirituality

Oakcliff superstar Sha’Carri Richardson can check off another life-long dream of hers after she graced the cover of the legendary Essence Magazine. In her interview she said, “It’s going to show my journey of transformation. I actually remember my grandmother having magazines, and ESSENCE being one of those magazines. When I shared with her that I would be on the cover, that was something that I was able to relate to the little girl inside of me…