One of our favorite women’s sports power couples was honored last week at the Golden State Warriors’ annual LGBTQ Night.
Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe were guests of honor for the festivities for the Dubs’ annual celebration of LGBTQ culture. The annual occasion, which was an often-anticipated day on the schedule for games at Oracle Arena made its way across the Bay into Chase Center.
Continuing the tradition 🔔 @S10Bird & @mPinoe rang the cable car bell prior to tonight’s game pic.twitter.com/rujzH3ew5i
— Chase Center (@ChaseCenter) October 31, 2019
Bird rang the cable car bell which has become part of Warriors pregame ceremonies at Chase Center – a return to when the franchise did similar pregame ceremonies as the San Francisco Warriors. Golden State president Rick Welts then presented both Bird and Rapinoe with custom Warriors jerseys.
The two later took part in an LGBTQ panel at the arena. Meena Harris, the CEO of Phenomenal Woman Action Campaign and Head of Strategy and Leadership for Uber, moderated the panel.
Proud to have @mPinoe in the building!
Let’s give her a warm welcome #DubNation pic.twitter.com/7c5MgYqm3b
— Chase Center (@ChaseCenter) October 31, 2019
Tonight just got even better…
So happy to have you here @S10Bird pic.twitter.com/uaJZy0k8HQ
— Chase Center (@ChaseCenter) October 31, 2019
.@warriors President & COO @RickWelts approaches diversity & inclusivity through acceptance of people with different backgrounds. pic.twitter.com/4OtdrsP7Cx
— Chase Center (@ChaseCenter) October 31, 2019
Last night’s postgame panel, presented by @Accenture_US, brought up some impactful topics.@mPinoe shared powerful words on the importance of having a voice. pic.twitter.com/BgPZpODpAe
— Chase Center (@ChaseCenter) October 31, 2019
“You’re not weird, you’re not different, you’re just you.”@S10Bird on embracing who you are. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/XdqS99EZkN
— Chase Center (@ChaseCenter) October 31, 2019
