“Give Yourself Some Grace” - A’ja Wilson’s Advice For Readers Of “Dear Black Girls”

Two-time WNBA champion, Olympic gold medalist and author A’ja Wilson tells Stephen Colbert about the message that forms the core of her new book, “Dear Black Girls.” Watch A’ja go head to head with our host in a game of wastepaper basketball, and check out the book which is available everywhere now.

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[thespicypimp]

A'ja is the perfect combination of class and grace.

[Reciprocity_Soils]

"You gotta go through it to grow through it." Brilliant, wonderful role model for all girls (and boys too).

[mellod]

Love seeing A'ja on her press tour. Can't wait to read the book. ❤

[StarvingMyselfToLIFE]

The true face of the W...Beauty, charisma, well spoken warm spirit true leader....Difference between over hype and true substance.

[BasesLoadedLacquer]

what a treat she is! i, too, have my sweet MeMe tattooed on my wrist. 💙 wishin nothin but success for a'ja. and ps -- that suit is fiyah! 🔥💛

[akmediascope]

Asia! She's so gorgeous and gracious! I just love her

[kd]

I love A'ja so much not only a MVP but a class act. <3

[AJ-idqf]

She is a great player and a likable person. Easy to root for.

[nikie]

Wonderful interview! Personality and look are both on 10!! Love this so much! Can't wait to read the book!

[JakeWillisMusic]

These two representing SC proud here!!

[amusicment]

Yay, nice Steely Dan Aja … and great guest

[Damaged]

G dang, she’s inspiring. As a 5 foot 7 inch white guy, I’ll keep putting one foot in front of the other, though I’ll probably never make it to the WNBA, I’ll probably not make it to the NBA either but I’ll keep putting that one foot in front of the other.

[librarymonkey]

Colbert stands up after winning

AND

is still shorter

[sirtainlee]

I'm here after she said Caitlin Clark's fame was racist. Given how rational she seems here, it's really surprising she would say that.
The compliments in the comments are multi-racial based on avatars. In other words, talent is respected regardless of appearance. Larry Bird was legit good even though he wasn't pretty. So race really doesn't matter where talent is concerned, or where fandom occurs.

[positivevibetec]

She is great, no doubt, seems like a good person and roles model for young girls, but her name is A'JA not ASIA like the song

[annarose]

Looks like a refund is in order for that suit! It's missing something rather important!

[cameronreid]

SC native, USC grad, and USC employee here - we are so proud of you A’ja!!!!

Thank you both for representing South Carolina so humbly, intelligently, and passionately ♥️🖤♥️

[carlosquintero]

OMG! What an astonishing human! Her intellect, her talent, her grace, her beauty.

[dhornjr]

God, she's stunning. Beautiful and intelligent - a deadly combination.

[sandragoodman]

"Adversity is like fertilizer for greatness."