The conditions that brought Griner to Russia in the first place are uniquely American, and they reflect the vulnerability that often comes with being a Black woman.
“I’m frustrated that 140 days have passed since my wife has been able to speak to me, to our family and our friends,” Griner said at a rally for her wife in Los Angeles on Monday. “I’m frustrated that my wife is not going to get justice.”for the couple on their fourth anniversary in June, but despite 11 attempts to reach Cherelle, no one was in the State Department office to make the connection – because it was the weekend.the Associated Press at the time.
It seems only fitting that the most fervent advocates for Griner's return are other Black women – 1,200 to be exact. On Tuesday, a group of Black women civil rights, business, media, and sports penned ato the White House, admonishing the Biden administration for not taking swifter action to negotiate Griner's release.
"We are concerned that the rhetoric does not appear to align with the actions taken to date," the women write."We urge you to make a deal to get Brittney back home swiftly and safely."Natalie Johnson is a freelance writer and illustrator who focuses on racial justice and gender equity. She is a former segment producer for Black News Channel, MSNBC, and Vice News.
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