The WNBA season starts today, but Brittney Griner is still being detained in Russia.
that they have been told by U.S. government officials to remain silent in order to protect Griner’s safety. Yet just last week, the country celebrated the return of Trevor Reed after Russia released the Marine veteran in a prisoner swap. Reed had been detained in Russia since 2019, and his family has fought loudly and passionately since then — from multiple protests and hunger strikes to meeting with President Biden last month and ensuring Trevor’s name remained in the media.
While Trevor’s return to his family is a cause for celebration, it is also a somber reminder that Brittney Griner remains locked up, far away from home and from loved ones in a country whereExperts are calling into question the allegations against Brittney, as the lack of transparency and communication from Russian authorities is more indicative of Russian political bargaining than a standard criminal proceeding.
So, if Griner’s family and teammates aren’t able to fight for her swift release, it is up to us — the Black women, girls, LGBTQ+, and gender expansive people who see ourselves and our communities in Brittney Griner — to keep shouting and keep fighting until the U.S. government hears our rallying cries and finally brings Griner home where she belongs.
’s mission is to build a world where all Black women, girls, and gender-expansive folks are safe, joyful, cared for, powerful, self-determining, and thriving. It is up to us — the Black women, girls, LGBTQ+, and gender expansive people who see ourselves and our communities in Brittney Griner — to keep shouting and keep fighting until the U.S. government hears our rallying cries and finally brings Griner home where she belongs.
Today, if an NBA star or any other star male athlete were unjustly detained in a foreign country for more than even a day, this country would be up in arms. Ultimately, Brittney Griner’s story is also an all too common one of massive pay inequity between male athletes and Black queer female athletes in the country, and
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