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League Leaders: Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The NBA And WNBA

The NBA & WNBA have been leaders among professional sports leagues in addressing issues of inequality.
The NBA & WNBA have been leaders among professional sports leagues in addressing issues of inequality.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) have been leaders among professional sports leagues in addressing issues of inequality and social justice. Their players have been broadly outspoken on topics ranging from mental health to police brutality to equal pay. A panel from both leagues explain how the past year has reshaped how both leagues engage athletes and fans alike to become allies for social change.

Kevin Clayton
VP of Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement, Cleveland Cavaliers

Oris Stuart
Chief People and Inclusion Officer, NBA

Bonnie Thurston
Director for WNBA Player Programs, WNBA

Dan Moulthrop
CEO, The City Club of Cleveland

Natalia Garcia is a digital producer for the education team at Ideastream Public Media.