NEW YORK, NY –– April 25, 2018 –– “On behalf of the WNBPA, we want to thank Secretary Rice and the Commission for their work. We understand the Commission’s focus was to assess the state of the sport as it relates to men’s collegiate programs and to recommend transformational change. While we are still reviewing the …
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NEW YORK, NY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 — The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) is pleased to announce that the following organizations have been selected to receive a $35,000 grant to further their work here in the United States and around the world: Girls Who Code Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund/Greater Houston Community Foundation United …
Read more PRESS RELEASE: WNBPA Announces Grants to Four Charitable Organizations
I first played in the WNBA back in 1998 for the Cleveland Rockers. It was such a surreal moment as I was in Australia one day and then with a single phone call was packing my bags in the middle of the night to catch a flight within 3 hours to head over to the …
REP WORLDWIDE LAUNCHES AS FULL-SERVICE BRAND MANAGEMENT AND SPORTS LICENSING BUSINESS – U.S. Women’s National Team Players Association and Women’s National Basketball Players Association join as founding partners – WASHINGTON, November 13, 2017 – In a move to bolster group licensing opportunities and provide the ability for athletes to support athletes in growing their business, REP …
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LOS ANGELES SPARKS & WASHINGTON MYSTICS: PLAYERS UNITED August 17, 2017 NEW YORK, NY — “The WNBPA fully supports our players and their efforts to come together as one to demonstrate unity and leadership in the wake of the recent tragic events in Charlottesville. Our members are strong, and passionate advocates of a world where hate …
Read more Press Release: Los Angeles Sparks & Washington Mystics: Players United
September 24, 2017 — After careful and thoughtful discussion, the players of the Los Angeles Sparks unanimously determined that we would remain in the locker room in solidarity with the many players of the NFL, who took part in demonstrations today all over the country and across the globe. We will use the time to reflect …
Read more Press Release: Statement on National Anthem Protest
March 25, 2017 New York, NY,-The WNBPA issued the following statement in support of the U.S. Women’s National Hockey Team: “The Women’s National Basketball Players Association believes strongly in the power of unity and encourages all female hockey players to stick together. Their common goal should be that only elite level players hit the ice …
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NEW YORK, NY – Women’s National Basketball Players Association Director of Operations Terri Jackson announced the results of all five of its Executive Committee positions of leadership. Nnemkadi Ogwumike was elected President, Layshia Clarendon elected as First Vice President, Monique Currie and Chiney Ogwumike, to the offices of Vice President; and Monica Wright as Secretary-Treasurer. …
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WNBPA DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS TERRI JACKSON’S STATEMENT ON THE WITHDRAWAL OF WNBA FINES NEW YORK, NY-“We are pleased that the WNBA has made the decision to rescind the fines the league handed down to the players on the Fever, Liberty and Mercury. We look forward to engaging in constructive dialogue with the league to ensure …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 28, 2016 NEW YORK, NY-Women’s National Basketball Players Association Director of Operations Terri Carmichael Jackson released the following statement on the passing of Hall of Fame Coach Pat Summitt: “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Pat Summitt. Pat will not only be remembered as one of the greatest coaches …