Although I think I get your point, I feel just using Black as a synonym for African-American is a very American centric viewpoint and perhaps undersells other black cultures

“Black” in this instance specifically refers to an African-American woman.

believe me, i’m aware of Elena, Laura, and Pullum Purna, but they’re Kenyan, Brazilian, and Saudi Arabian respectively. it’s different.

“Kimberly, who was prominently teased at the end of yesterday’s Street Fighter 6 presentation, will be the series’ first playable Black woman”