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 […]
New York Liberty forward, Breanna Stewart, volunteered with The Campaign Against Hunger for its Giving Thanks & Giving Back Thanksgiving Drive. Stewart and her family helped distribute turkeys and supplies for its TCAH’s BedStuy Distribution event. In total, over 2,000 meals were distributed, providing Thanksgiving meals to over 2,000 vulnerable families in New York City […]
The New York Liberty was honored at Callen-Lorde’s 23rd Annual Community Health Awards for their unwavering commitment to social justice within the LGBTQ+ community. Liberty players and the organization have actively used their platforms to raise awareness and demand change on and off the court, including a $35,500 donation for Callen-Lorde, the New York Liberty’s […]
In celebration of the WNBA Finals and International Day of the Girl, the New York Liberty, WNBA, and AT&T collaborated to host a Her Time to Play Clinic at Ebbets Field Middle School in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. The event started with a panel discussion hosted by Ari Chambers, and spoke with NY Liberty players, Nyara […]
