When you’re in a position where you have little to no power, you have to move a bit more carefully. You’re at greater risk of facing severe penalties, don’t have as many resources to back yourself up, and may wind up losing the battle in the court of public opinion against your more privileged opponents. However, that’s a risk someone is willing to take when they know they are standing up for what is right. For the players in the WNBA, it’s a concept they’ve grown used to.
Since the summer of 2016, players in the WNBA have become a lot more vocal about issues affecting them and their communities.