The OWN original documentary, We Belong Here, details the journey of Team Dream, an all-Black women’s professional volleyball team that paved its own path to compete beyond the collegiate level. The team went on to win first place at the USA Volleyball Open National Championship in Dallas.
Team members, past and present joined guests to watch the premiere of the documentary at the African American Museum during the Texas State Fair, Sept. 20.
The documentary revealed the primary issues of isolation and marginalization Black women often feel playing volleyball – a White-dominated sport. It highlighted the history and creation of the game and discussed how other sports such as golf, gymnastics, tennis, etc., faced similar integration issues until barriers were broken…