In a statement issued Friday, the league and the players’ union announced their commitment to jointly establish a social justice alliance and voting initiative.
Jogan, who owns the only black majority in the league, also serves as chairman of the NBA Labor Relations Committee. After postponing three playoff games on Thursday, the NBA announced a meeting between players and management to discuss how to move forward.
ESPN’s Adrian Wozniacki has since reported on the NBA players’ decision to return to the postseason.
Three other NBA playoff games were called on Wednesday – as well as a full host of other US games.
“Change doesn’t just happen with words! It happens with action and needs to happen right now! For my, Ipromis school kids, children and communities across the country, it will make a difference in the US. Together. That’s why your vote is more.” .
A black man named Blake was shot in the back by police as he tried to get into his vehicle in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Sunday. His shooting was the latest in a spate of outrage across the country over racial injustice and police brutality.
‘This is not a strike. This is not a boycott. ‘
Like their male counterparts, the WNBA postponed Thursday’s games, the second straight night of postponement, to “continue discussions and reflection on recent events.”
On Thursday, the WNB players stood together in league unity throughout, while Neneka Ogumik, president of the Los Angeles Sparks, spoke to ESPN’s Holly Rowe, president of the Women’s National Basketball Play Players Association (WNBPA).
“It’s important to note that this is not a strike,” Ogwumik said after reading the players’ statements. “This is not a boycott. This is definitely a day of reflection. A day of informed action and consolidation.”
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