“Thank you for protecting me. Thank you for teaching me. Thank you for loving me.” That’s what Sha’Carri Richardson wrote just a few weeks ago in a heartfelt tribute to her Big Momma. And those aren’t just nice words—they carry the weight of a lifetime. A lifetime of lessons, hugs, prayers, and those quiet little moments that helped shape who she is. So, who is Big Momma?
Well, there’s one face that keeps showing up at Sha’Carri Richardson’s biggest races—and if you’ve been paying attention, you’ve seen her. Remember the 2024 US Olympic Track and Field Trials? Right after storming to victory in the women’s 100m in Eugene, Sha’Carri didn’t waste a second. She ran straight to the stands, bouquet in hand, and gave it to one person: her Big Momma. That woman is Betty Harp—Sha’Carri’s grandmother. Her rock. Her everything. Why does she matter so much? Because Betty wasn’t just cheering from the sidelines. She was the one holding it all together when life got messy. When things got tough, Betty was the steady voice. How?
Last year, in an interview with Vogue, Sha’Carri Richardson got real about just how much her Big Momma means to her. “Everything I am, it’s because of that strong, wise Black woman,” she said. And she meant every word. Sha’Carri didn’t downplay the support she’s had from others over the years—but when it comes to the foundation, the core of who she is? That’s all Betty. “Everything,” she added. “I mean, I’ve been blessed because I’ve had other people in my life who have helped me along. But the foundation, that’s her.” Big Momma didn’t just raise her—she built her. Brick by brick.
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