National CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) Day or Black Hair Independence Day is a special holiday commemorating the inaugural signing of the first CROWN Act legislation in California on July 3, 2019. CROWN Day is a day of solidarity for the human rights of Black women, men, and children to […]
Under the collaborated youth basketball program of the Brooklyn Nets & NY Liberty, Brooklyn Basketball, the NY Liberty are excited to launch the second year of hosting Summer Community Clinics. Summer Community Clinics are free to the public, co-ed clinics, for kids ages 8-14, across the NYC five boroughs to ensure young people have a […]
To kick-off the New York Liberty’s 2024 season, over 50 girls were able to attend a Liberty open practice and participate in a “Her Time to Play” clinic at Barclays Center. The open practice consisted of a welcome address by Coach Sandy, the team practice, followed by a Q&A session hosted by Tina Cervasio and […]
New York Liberty guard, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, distributed Wellfare’s ‘Eat & Move Better Boxes’ in Chelsea, New York. Presented by the New York Liberty, Brooklyn Nets, and HSS, over 300 boxes were distributed to families in need contributing to over $90,000 worth of groceries. Wellfare’s ‘Eat & Move Better Boxes’ help nourish New Yorkers in need […]
Women’s History Month is an annual celebration of women’s contributions and achievements in American history. The 2024 theme for Women’s History Month celebrates Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. (National Women’s History Alliance). In celebration of International Women’s Day, the New York Liberty teamed up with the Brooklyn Nets to host an all-girls […]
New York Liberty Point Guard, Courtney Vandersloot visited the Hospital of Special Surgery’s Lerner Children’s Pavilion to spend time with patients and to bond over basketball. With a special guest appearance from New York Liberty mascot Ellie the Elephant, who joined Vandersloot to make impactful memories with patients, handing out Liberty gear, and signing autographs. […]
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a dedicated time for recognizing their role in US history. The 2024 theme for Black History Month is “African Americans and the Arts” spanning the many impacts Black Americans have had on visual arts, music, cultural movements, and more. (Smithsonian) In celebration […]
National Girls and Women in Sports Day is an annual celebration of accomplishments female athletes have made throughout history and to recognize the importance of sports participation for young girls and women. The New York Liberty collaborated with the American Dairy Association of the North East and BronxWorks to host an all girls basketball clinic […]
In honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, the New York Liberty partnered with PowerPlay and Gotham FC to host an all-girls soccer and basketball clinic in South Slope, Brooklyn. Sponsored by CarMax, 40 participants were able to take part in a variety of fun basketball and soccer drills including ball-handling, passing, agility, […]
The New York Liberty supported Long Island Nets “Her Time to Shine” basketball clinic at the YES We Can Community Center in Westbury, New York. The clinic focused on championing change on behalf of girls by providing them with positive spaces to connect through the game of basketball. With a surprise appearance from New York […]
