# @womenssportsfoundation on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Db6O6fQHDvJ
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/69147809-womenssportsfoundation-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-08-11T18:28:36.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Women's Sports Foundation (@womenssportsfoundation) — https://gondola.cc/womenssportsfoundation

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#TakeActionTuesday: Athletes deserve to compete without facing racism or abuse, but for many, that is still not the reality. 

Just this season alone, WNBA players have been subjected to online and in-person harassment and abuse that threatens both their wellbeing and safety. Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray recently spoke out about this ongoing problem when she shared that a man had messaged her a racial slur after a game. Following this and other incidents, the WNBPA and league leadership met to address the racist and abusive messages players have received this season, committing to take a more proactive approach. 

Players are not the only ones who are affected. Young girls follow their favorite athletes online and read the harmful comments about BIPOC women. Protecting athletes from racist abuse is also about protecting the next generation's belief that they too belong in the game, and society at large. #TheEquityProject 

Your Turn: 
1. Educate yourself on the ways racism can show up in sports and use that knowledge to advocate for your favorite teams to take a proactive approach to addressing the racism and abuse many players face. 

2. Have conversations about racism with your local youth sports teams, making sure players feel supported and have a space to express their feelings or experiences. 

3. Report any harassment or abusive behavior that you witness to help keep athletes and fans safe.

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theequityproject, takeactiontuesday

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