The following is a spotlight profile on Jaide Hinds-Clarke, one of two of University of Richmond nominees for the prestigous NCAA Woman of the Year award. The Atlantic 10 had 15 institutional nominees for the award (READ MORE). Each weekday until July 22, the Atlantic 10 will profile one of the institutional nominees.
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SNAPSHOT
Sport: Basketball
Position: Forward
Major: Sociology/Leadership Studies
Hometown: Westwood, N.J.
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Jaide Hinds-Clarke
PROFILE
Jaide Hinds-Clarke spent her time at Richmond building a community of inclusion. Outside of being an A-10 Women’s Basketball All-Conference student-athlete, she sat on the Return on Inclusion Advisory Committee, she was a Senior Intern/Volunteer for the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities and the LGBTQ Program and Events Coordinator at the Office of Common Ground at Richmond. She co-chaired the Multicultural Pre-Orientation Program for students of color in the Office of Multicultural Affairs and co-founded Shades of Color, an affinity group for LGBTQ people of color. She was the community engagement chair for WILL* (Women Involved in Living and Learning), sat on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, volunteered at the Mayor’s Youth Council, and was a member of the Black Student Alliance at UR. She earned numerous awards for her service and community engagement including the 2020 Dr. Leonard S. Goldberg Award for Good Citizenship, the 2020 LGBTQ Catalyst Award, and the 2020 Outstanding Civic Engagement Award from the Department of Athletics.
STORIES
UNTOLD ATHLETES (written by Jaide): Jaide Hinds-Clarke – Richmond Basketball
PATCH.COM STORY: Westwood Alum Is An NCAA Woman Of The Year Nominee
OUTSPORTS.COM FEATURE: This gay college basketball player at Richmond started a club for Black LGBT students like her
RICHMONDSPIDERS.COM: Hinds-Clarke Receives Dr. Leonard S. Goldberg Award
RICHMONDSPIDERS.COM: Hinds-Clarke Awarded James A. Sartain Award
Q&A WITH JAIDE
What was the hardest obstacle you faced as a student-athlete?
One of hardest obstacle I faced as a student-athlete was my desire to be involved in everything. There are only so many hours in the day and I found it hard, especially in my first year of college to maintain a balance. I wanted to go to every event on campus and do community service, but I also needed a good night’s rest before 6am lifts — so that was definitely difficult! But by the end of my career, I think I can say that I found a balance that somewhat worked!!
Who or What has been your biggest inspiration or motivation?
I have two. First, my parents – My parents have always been my biggest supporters, my biggest fans, and have always been there every step of the way. The push me to be a better version of myself every day. Second – the young athletes that I got the chance to sign posters for, talk to after games, and take pictures with; they were, and always will be, my motivation. The fans, campers, and young women who came up to me after the games asking for an autograph or a picture made me feel like the coolest person in the world. Their support meant the world and they inspired me more than they know.
If someone wrote a biography about you, what would the title be?
Jaide Hinds-Clarke: An Agent for Change
What accomplishment are you most proud of?
Graduating college as a first-generation college student. Although I was not able to walk across the stage this year, the diploma signifies all the hard work I put into the past for four years — and means the most to my family.
What Was your favorite class/professor and why?
My favorite class was “Life & Times of Malcolm X” with Dr. Atiya Husain. This was my favorite class because up until taking it I have never learned about Malcolm X. I loved this class so much because of how interesting and intriguing it was. It gave me a deeper understanding of what my ancestors were fighting for at the time!
What is something you wish more people knew about you?
I wish people know that I was in marching band for 4 years in high school! I played the saxophone!