WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert meets with the players’ union executive committee and the union’s Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee to discuss steps to protect players from online harassment. In recent weeks, players have shared threats and abusive messages they received through social media platforms. The reports describe Engelbert’s focus on addressing the problem and improving protections for players who experience harassment, including content that targets individuals with racial slurs. Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray is cited as an example of a player who publicly posted a message she received from a man containing a racial slur. The meeting indicates that the league and the union are coordinating on potential responses, though the sources do not detail specific policy changes or enforcement measures being adopted. Both outlets frame the discussions as a response to an increase in harmful conduct directed at players online, emphasizing the need for practical measures to reduce harassment and threats and to support affected athletes.
WNBA commissioner, union leaders discuss protecting players from online harassment
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert meets with the players’ union executive committee and the union’s Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee to discuss steps to protect players from online h...
- WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert meets with the players’ union executive committee to discuss online harassment.
- WNBA players have recently shared threats and harassment they receive on social media.
- The discussions also involve the union’s Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
- Chelsea Gray (Las Vegas Aces) is cited for posting a message containing a racial slur.
- The sources describe coordination between the league and the union but do not specify new measures in detail.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert discussed what more can be done to protect players from online harassment during a virtual meeting with the players' union executive committee and the union's Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Players have been sharing threats and harassment they’ve received on social media over the last few weeks. Chelsea Gray of the Las Vegas Aces posted a message from a man that included a racial slur.
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