As a young, tall, black male I’ve many times experienced sizeism in many ways – even before I knew what it was. As a 6’1″ freshman in high school, it was always assumed I couldn’t do anything else but play sports because of my height. Even though I did play sports, I was pressured to get a scholarship and put any other talents, arts, or passions aside or my height would be a “waste.” My academia and intelligence were not valued by many, because it was assumed that my height and athletic ability would take me to the pros.