“…BONs reflect the current existence that led to the need and creation of the Black Liberatory Fantasy. Within this study, the existing circumstances are the prevalent deficit-fueled narratives surrounding HBCUs (Benson, 2000; Cooper et al, 2014; Hosick, 2014), HPWI sporting spaces riddled with racist ideologies and operations (Davis, 1994; Love et al, 2021; Singer, 2005, 2009), a disjointed and sport-centric environment (Bimper, 2015; Cooper et al, 2017; McCluskey, 2020), and a sport culture that limits the development and enrichment of athletes (Cooper & Dougherty, 2015; Hatteberg, 2018; Simiyu, 2012; Singer, 2005). The culmination of these components presents a nightmarish existence that creates a hostile sporting space for athletes, marginalizes Black students, and limits the holistic development of athletes.…”