There is power in naming harm. If the issue is racism, say racism. If it’s homophobia, say homophobia. And if someone was targeted, name the person/group that was harmed. Vague language can acknowledge an incident, but clear language is more impactful. This won’t be impactful.
i have nothing left to say about #her at this point. she has made it abundantly clear where she stands through her refusal to speak up, and i think it’s pretty obvious that she’s never going to address it head-on. it’s the same regurgitated pr word salad every time.
“I don't know how many times Angel has to get beat up in the paint for her to get a foul called. It was blatant tonight…Again, I don't know what Angel has to do,I don't know what we have to do to get a foul call, but I thought tonight was horrible.”-Jordin Canada on officiating
"When narratives are created based off of a freeze-frame, that can create a huge problem. The league was reacting to the optics of that image."
—@chiney on the contact between Alyssa Thomas and Caitlin Clark that resulted in Thomas' suspension.
Atlanta Dream coach Karl Smesko on officiating: "I've met with the head of officials in person, over zoom, we have another meeting planned. They are talking to us and we are going through plays...At times they admit things that were missed. But at a certain point, everyone wants to see fewer missed calls, but at least the egregious ones."