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A new OWN documentary is shining a spotlight on Team Dream, a group of Black women who made history on the volleyball court.
We Belong Here: The Story of Team Dream will tell the story of the hand-selected team of Black volleyball players who challenged expectations and became the first all-Black women’s team to win the USA Volleyball Open national title.
The documentary premieres Saturday, September 26, at 9 p.m. on OWN.
Team Dream made volleyball history
Team Dream came together as a hand-selected group of Black volleyball players with a shared goal of competing at the highest level.
In 2018, the team achieved a historic milestone by winning the USA Volleyball Open national title.
Their victory marked the first time an all-Black women’s team won the prestigious national championship.
The achievement went beyond the volleyball court. It also challenged expectations about Black women in the sport and created a lasting moment in volleyball history.
We Belong Here tells their story
OWN’s upcoming documentary will explore the journey behind Team Dream’s historic victory.
We Belong Here: The Story of Team Dream gives viewers an opportunity to learn more about the women who came together, competed against top talent and ultimately changed the history of the tournament.
The documentary also highlights the importance of representation in sports.
For the players, their success demonstrated what could happen when talented athletes received the opportunity to compete together and pursue a common goal.
Team Dream challenged expectations
The team’s story is also about overcoming expectations.
Black women have made major contributions to sports across generations. However, representation and opportunities have not always been equal across every sport.
Team Dream’s historic win provided a powerful example of Black women excelling in volleyball at the national level.
Their achievement continues to offer inspiration to athletes who may not always see people who look like them represented in their sport.
When to watch the Team Dream documentary
OWN will premiere We Belong Here: The Story of Team Dream on Saturday, September 26, at 9 p.m.
The documentary gives Team Dream’s historic accomplishment a new platform while introducing their story to an even wider audience.
For volleyball fans and viewers interested in stories about Black women breaking barriers, the documentary offers a chance to revisit a landmark moment in sports.
Team Dream’s 2018 victory remains a powerful reminder that history can change when athletes challenge expectations and refuse to be limited by them.
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