social justice

Suni Lee Says “It’s An Honor” To Speak Out Against Anti-Asian Hate

Suni Lee may have already achieved her lifelong goal of becoming an Olympic gold medalist, but that doesn't mean she's…

2 years ago

‘Beautiful connectivity’: Nneka Ogwumike, WNBPA continue to expand community impact

The WNBA Players Association (WNBPA) doesn't stop in the league offseason as it continues to expand its impact

3 years ago

The WNBA Season May Have Ended, But Its Players’ Activism Hasn’t

The way professional and even amateur sports organizations view activism has changed.

3 years ago

WNBPA stands against Texas abortion ban in full-page New York Times ad ahead of Game 4

The WNBA Players Association (WNBPA) is speaking out against Texas' six-week abortion ban in a full-page New York Times ad

3 years ago

Ari Chambers is using HighlightHer and social media to prove women’s sports is not a trend

On April 5, 2017, Ari Chambers fired off a five-word tweet: "The WNBA is so important."

3 years ago

Basketball legend Sue Bird on how the WNBA became force for social change

As one of the greatest collegiate, professional, and Olympic basketball players of all time, Sue Bird has seen it all…

3 years ago

Nneka Ogwumike Is Centering Reproductive Health for Women in Sports

After helping to negotiate a landmark CBA, the WNBPA president continues to push for equality.

3 years ago

Why Scores of Female Athletes Are Speaking Out on Abortion Rights

With a Supreme Court ruling in the balance, an Olympic medalist joined a group of more than 500 athletes supporting…

3 years ago

WNBA Legend Seimone Augustus Calls Out the League’s Belated Activism

Last year, the WNBA dedicated its entire season to social justice, but recently retired Minnesota Lynx player Seimone Augustus remembers…

3 years ago

Rapinoe among 500 athletes urging US supreme court to protect abortion rights

Rapinoe, Taurasi, Bird among stars backing abortion rights

3 years ago