WNBA commissioner and union leaders discuss steps to protect players from online harassment
Summary
The WNBA commissioner, Cathy Engelbert, met virtually with the players’ union leaders to talk about ways to protect players from online harassment. They discussed improving communication, increasing security, working with tech companies, and cooperating with law enforcement to stop abuse targeted at players.Key Facts
- WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert and the players’ union had a meeting about player safety online.
- The meeting happened after players shared threats and racist messages they received on social media.
- A man who sent a racial slur to player Chelsea Gray was identified and fired from his job.
- The WNBA uses a program called “No Space for Hate” to block hateful comments with AI technology.
- The league’s security team investigates severe harassment cases.
- They plan to work more closely with tech companies and law enforcement.
- Players want better and more consistent communication from the league about these issues.
- Some players have received threats after games, highlighting the ongoing problem of online abuse.
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