Native Ball: Legacy of a Trailblazer Trailer
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A Native American girl uses basketball as a ticket to college and helping others.
Each year in the U.S., nearly 5,000 high-school girls’ basketball players earn a full-ride Division I scholarship. In 1992, only one was Native American: Blackfeet Nation’s Malia Kipp. Living in two worlds presented challenges, but Kipp carried the burden with grace and grit. Described by her chief as “a warrior,” she blazed a heroic and inspiring trail for other Native girls to follow.
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Native Ball: Legacy of a Trailblazer Trailer
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Each year in the U.S., nearly 5,000 high-school girls’ basketball players earn a full-ride Division I scholarship. In 1992, only one was Native American: Blackfeet Nation’s Malia Kipp. Living in two worlds presented challenges, but Kipp carried the burden with grace and grit. Described by her chief as “a warrior,” she blazed a heroic and inspiring trail for other Native girls to follow.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship(upbeat music) - Basketball, I think it was in my genes.
- Kipp made history in 1992 by becoming the first female Montana tribal member to play NCAA Division I basketball.
- I had to figure out how to live in two worlds - And I can't say I would've played if I wouldn't have seen her playing.
- She played her best for herself, for her university, and for her tribe.
That's what makes her a warrior.
(announcer shouts) Malia Kipp!
Native Ball: Straight Out of Browning
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Blackfeet Nation's Malia Kipp inspired and empowered young Native Americans. (1m 21s)
Native Ball: Living in Two Worlds
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Blackfeet hoops player Malia Kipp successfully navigated cultural differences in college. (1m 28s)
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