Before the start of its 2020 campaign on Saturday, the WNBA dedicated the season to Breonna Taylor and the Say Her Name movement, which raises awareness for Black female victims of police violence.
The New York Liberty and the Seattle Storm held a 26-second long moment of silence in honor of Taylor, who was 26 years old when she was killed.Before the moment of silence, Layshia Clarendon of the Liberty spoke about the league's dedication this season.New York Liberty forward Sabrina Ionescu pushes the ball up the court during the first half against the Seattle Storm, with the BLM printed in the background.
— WNBA July 25, 2020 "We are also dedicating this season to Say Her Name Campaign, a campaign committed to saying the names and fighting for justice for Black women," she added."Black women who are so often forgotten in this fight for justice, who do not have people marching in the streets for them."Read MoreThe first game of the season was scheduled for May but was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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