If one were to check the website DeldonDesigns.com, one may notice an auction at the top of the page for a handmade ‘Demand Justice’ basketball hoop.
This is only the latest way in which the Washington Mystics’ Elena Delle Donne and her wife Amanda are hoping to bring awareness to atrocity that is systemic racism.
Delle Donne and her wife not only announced the creation of the hoop, but that 100% of the proceeds will benefit the NAACP.
Created in the Deldon studio and completed last month, the website describes it as a “one of a kind, handmade piece.” As of today, there are two bids on the item with the current bid standing at $2,610 with bidding slated to conclude on Friday, November 20.
Auction is now live! https://t.co/8oF2Glw5Uj pic.twitter.com/4XSSTUFx2j
— Elena Delle Donne (@De11eDonne) November 13, 2020
Don’t miss out! One of a kind – DEMAND JUSTICE HOOP designed by our VP, @De11eDonne, with all proceeds going to the @NAACP! Bidding is still live for 4 more days! https://t.co/VVC5ZDE0wY pic.twitter.com/oM1NIl6tZ8
— WNBPA (@TheWNBPA) November 16, 2020
We made this piece to raise awareness about the way the world idolizes Black culture and Black athletes, but perpetuates institutional and structural racism. All proceeds go to the NAACP. To bid on this piece visit https://t.co/UB9neCs7fc pic.twitter.com/57spWZu8C7
— Elena Delle Donne (@De11eDonne) November 13, 2020
We are optimistic about the future. We have taken a step in the right direction as a country but it certainly is not the time to be complacent or to ignore how much work is still left to be done.
–Deldon Designs website
We have been devastated about the ongoing discrimination against people of color and especially the Black community.
–Deldon Designs website
We as a country have benefitted from the lives of Black people and the system that oppressed them for centuries.
–Deldon Designs website
We made this piece to raise awareness about the way the world idolizes Black culture and Black athletes, but perpetuates institutional and systemic racism.
–Deldon Designs website
