“As a “D1 Mom” raising twin high school senior athletes, I found myself waking [up] at 3:33 AM as I considered the notion that one of my daughters had committed to play lacrosse at the University of Virginia,” said Jacqueline Jeffries Barnett, referencing JAY-Z’s acclaimed album 4:44. “Myla Grace was recruited to play lacrosse [at the … Continue reading In the face of adversity, African-American parents and alum stay committed to UVA