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Since Sports Illustrated dropped the ball, here's a thread celebrating my WNBA Activists of The Year. Players used their platform inside the bubble to raise awareness while others sat out the entire season to pursue social justice reform. #WNBA
Since Sports Illustrated dropped the ball, here's a thread celebrating my WNBA Activists of The Year. Players used their platform inside the bubble to raise awareness while others sat out the entire season to pursue social justice reform. #WNBA
The Atlanta Dream took a stance against co-owner Kelly Loeffler to help force a runoff for Georgia's Senate seat. Players collectively wore "Vote Warnock" t-shirts before games. Special shoutout to Elizabeth Williams for the activism she's shown; you are appreciated.
The Washington Mystics took a stance against the Jacob Blake shooting by wearing t-shirts with seven bullet holes in the back. The Mystics were the leaders of the movement inside the WNBA bubble. Shoutout to Ariel Atkins, who uses her platform on IG as well. #SayHerName
Natasha Cloud didn't play for the Washington Mystics this season. Natasha Cloud spent her time on the frontline at rallies and fighting for social reform. Anyone player who steps away from their career to fight for a more significant cause deserves all the praise.
We haven't seen Maya Moore play a WNBA since 2018. Maya Moore stepped away from basketball to help overturn the conviction of Jonathan Irons. Maya spent over two years working on his case. Jonathan Irons is now a free man and him and Maya are happily married.
Nneka Ogwumike balanced being the WNBPA President and playing for the LA Sparks. Nneka's role included orchestrating a season in the pandemic and organizing social justice initiatives. Nneka played two roles while playing basketball day in and out. Salute 
Sydney Colson, A'ja Wilson, Layshia Clarendon, Satou Sabally and Tierra Ruffin-Pratt are all apart of the Social Justice Council. The goal is to build bridges to communities and create sustainable change. Read A'ja Wilson moving essay if you haven't. https://www.theplayerstribune.com/articles/aja-wilson-dear-black-girls
Skylar Diggins-Smith is vocal about issues dealing with pay disparity and social justice. Recently, Skylar teamed up with Yo Gotti to send U.S. Attorney General William Barr a letter urging him to prosecute the alleged attempted lynching of Vauhxx Rush Booker as a hate crime.
Renee Montgomery sat out the 2020 season as she fought to increase Georgia's voting through the "More Than A Vote" campaign. She also launched her initiative "Remember the 3rd" Renee also helped fundraise money for HBCU's such as Morris Brown College. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2020-12-03/wnba-s-renee-montgomery-behind-morris-brown-college-drive-bloomberg-50-2020
When you are one of the most recognizable faces of the league, it's essential to speak out and spark change. Candace Parker has mastered this during her career. She uses her platforms with Adidas and TNT to discuss topics dealing with equality and social justice.
You know the social justice jerseys you see more and more of? Angel McCoughtry did that. Her advocacy for Breonna Taylor sparked other leagues to follow suit with the initiative. https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/29380757/aces-angel-mccoughtry-pleased-jersey-name-idea-caught-on
Lastly, shout out out to Alaina Coates ( @Aye_itslaylay) Look at her Twitter, and you won't find a day where she hasn't spoken up for Breonna Taylor and other victims of police brutality. No matter how big or small the platform is, she uses it.
End of the Im proud of the WNBA as they continue to lead and be on the frontlines of social justice issues. Next time you want to award a cover athlete for activism, make sure you do more research on all the activism black women did in the WNBA this year 
@SInow
Im proud of the WNBA as they continue to lead and be on the frontlines of social justice issues. Next time you want to award a cover athlete for activism, make sure you do more research on all the activism black women did in the WNBA this year @SInow
