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Players on the New York Liberty and Seattle Storm WNBA teams walked off the court during the U.S. national anthem in a social justice protest before their game on Saturday.

The WNBA players said in remarks before the game that their demonstration was over the death of Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old black woman killed in March after police forced their way into her home while executing a no-knock warrant. Liberty player Layshia Clarendon stood at mid-court with Storm’s Breanna Stewart before the start of the game at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, and dedicated the season to Taylor, according to the New York Post.

“We are dedicating this season to Breonna Taylor, an outstanding EMT who was murdered over 130 days ago in her home,” Clarendon said. “Breonna Taylor was dedicated and committed to uplifting everyone around here. We are also dedicating this season to ‘Say Her Name’ campaign, a campaign committed to saying the names and fighting for justice of black women – black women are so often forgotten in this fight for justice, who don’t have people marching in the streets for them. We will say her name. Sandra Bland. Atatiana Jefferson. Dominique Remy Fells. Breonna Taylor. We will be a voice for the voiceless.”

 

 



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I am one of the few people who actually watches and follows the WNBA. Do they really think this social justice baloney is going to help their league? Every other women
league has failed and they are being propped up by the NBA. I mean talk about privilege, they get to play bball and have this platform while being a losing proposition to the NBA. Just play ball ladies. Make the league about excellence in womens' sports.

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They are done if they don't change their tune.

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If you think it's right, to disrespect our national anthem....here's an idea for you....freaking move!

Find a country, better than ours. And, go there.

Yeah. Good luck with that.furious

(Sorry, I'm just tired of this bullcrap.)cry



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Never heard of them and this isn’t going to gain more fans if any.

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Disgusting.

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I hope they lose their sponsors.

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These ladies (term used loosely) have no idea what they are doing or the consequences. They have been indoctrinated.

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Just too many people, teams, etc. acting like spoiled children throwing tantrums whenever they feel they are being discriminated against or they do not like some policy, etc. Reaping the benefits of not disciplining children but trying to reason with them or appease them. Believe that was the popular approach to child rearing in the 70's and on.....

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karl271 wrote:

Just too many people, teams, etc. acting like spoiled children throwing tantrums whenever they feel they are being discriminated against or they do not like some policy, etc. Reaping the benefits of not disciplining children but trying to reason with them or appease them. Believe that was the popular approach to child rearing in the 70's and on.....


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They have no idea of the history behind the national anthem and most likely don’t care.

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They have no idea of the history behind the national anthem and most likely don’t care.


 And most likely don't care.     That is scary and very sad and I agree, Lindley.



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Well, there were 6 WNBA games on this weekend and I would have liked to watch one or more but did not.

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Someone should have told them to keep on walking, straight out the door.

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Well, if their attendance and TV viewership continues to decline, the NBA might get tired of propping up their league that is losing money.

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