Griner was the surprise guest at the Women's Empowerment Luncheon held at the Sheraton Times Square as part of the 2023 National Action Network's annual convention.
The 32-year-old Phoenix Mercury star thanked "everyone in this room that came together, sent up every prayer, it reached me while I was there."
Griner's arrest in Russia in 2022 on drug-related charges resulted in her detention for 10 months, with much of that time spent in prison. She was released in a prisoner swap for notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout, secured by Biden administration officials. Rev. Al Sharpton was among the clergy and racial justice activists who pressured the White House to secure Griner's release. During the award ceremony, Sharpton recognized Griner for her courage and dedication to justice.Griner took the opportunity to remind the audience of the Americans still being held by Russian officials, including Paul Whalen, who was arrested in 2018, and Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested last week on espionage charges that U.S.
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