EXCLUSIVE: See Photos From ESSENCE’s Black Women In Sports At The WNBPA Press Day

Amidst the hustle and bustle of Women’s National Basketball Player’s Association (WNBPA) Press Day, an electrifying energy permeated the room, pulsating with excitement and anticipation. It wasn’t just the fresh faces of the draftees or the seasoned veterans who exuded confidence; even the WNBA staffers seemed buoyed by a sense of possibility.

As conversations flowed and cameras clicked, a resounding sentiment echoed throughout the venue: this moment marked a profound shift in the landscape of women’s basketball. Whether in front of the lens or behind the scenes, voices rang out, proclaiming this as . . .