Naomi Osaka spoke at the Tokyo Olympics. Let’s listen.

And it’s a process that, perhaps appropriately, takes its next step at an Olympics, because the Olympics are supposed to promote unity and solidarity and, not to be overlooked, understanding. Let’s take the next several days to watch Naomi Osaka play tennis and appreciate that, because it can be wonderful. But let’s also listen to her, to what she says and what she doesn’t, to make sure she has the space she needs.