In an era where empowerment has become a rallying cry for women everywhere, it is fitting that the WNBA, as the most successful women’s sports organization in history, takes a lead in fighting for women’s causes.
I had an amazing time hosting the @WNBA #InspiringWomen Luncheon! I’m clear that my purpose is to empower & impact the lives of women. Very grateful to be in a position where I can shine a light on the @WNBA, it’s players, & give back to the sport I love. pic.twitter.com/inG92yjIRe
— LaChina Robinson (@LaChinaRobinson) September 25, 2018
The 12th annual Inspiring Women’s Luncheon took place recently in New York City and had a litany of notable figures from the realms of basketball and beyond attend.
"To be able to be a pioneer of the game and inspire so many young girls, I think it's just my duty."@Cappa23 talks with our #WNBANews player-correspondent @T_Cloud4 at the #InspiringWomen Luncheon! pic.twitter.com/Mn0eEPP8KT
— WNBA (@WNBA) September 26, 2018
Breakout @WashMystics guard… slash #WNBANews correspondent??
That's right… @T_Cloud4 joined our team at the #InspiringWomen Luncheon to interview her fellow players, starting with @NYLiberty center & former teammate @Kia_Vaughn!#WatchMeWork pic.twitter.com/Dv0pmwOevC
— WNBA (@WNBA) September 26, 2018
The 2018 Inspiration Award was bestowed upon civil rights lawyer Roberta A. Kaplan. She recently began her own firm after being a partner at the Paul, Weiss law firm headquartered in New York. Kaplan is also a professor of law at Columbia University Law School.
Roberta Kaplan shares what the WNBA Inspiration Award means to her and what it means to inspire others 🗣💯 #InspiringWomen pic.twitter.com/H0OpOqZwo9
— WNBA (@WNBA) September 25, 2018
Her signature case came in 2013 in the United States vs. Windsor Supreme Court case which ruled that the federal government had to recognize same-sex marriages.
Also honored was Giovanna Allison, who received the Verizon Innovative Learning Award. She is an instructional coach at McNair Middle School in Atlanta.
Giovanna Allison delivers her acceptance speech after receiving The @verizon Innovative Learning Award at the WNBA #InspiringWomen Luncheon 🙌🏆 pic.twitter.com/5ybesVxSb6
— WNBA (@WNBA) September 25, 2018
Allison has been credited with cultivating a learning environment centered around the usage of technology at the school which has changed how students learn and teachers teach.
I want to thank Ms. Genia Wilbourn for introducing me today and inspiring me to continue to be innovative and make a difference in my community. I want to thank the WNBA, Lisa Borders and all involved in my special day. #InspiringWomen #dpvils @McNairFCS https://t.co/86hB1ViQW7
— Giovanna Allison (@allisongtechie) September 25, 2018
Of course, what is a WNBA event without WNBA players? Natasha Cloud of the WNBA Finals participant Washington Mystics was the W’s social media host for the event. She even interviewed another noteworthy W hooper – Sugar Rodgers from the New York Liberty.
Inspiring Women Luncheon #InspiringWomen pic.twitter.com/fvQL5OKOkH
— Sugar Rodgers (@14Sugar) September 25, 2018
Rivals in the 1997, 1999 & 2000 #WNBAFinals.
Reunited at yesterday's #InspiringWomen Luncheon.@SSwoopes22 x @Finisher_11! #WatchMeWork pic.twitter.com/PtqsGUNY09
— WNBA (@WNBA) September 26, 2018
Coming soon to Minneapolis… @SweetGypsy32 waffle truck, started by @twin1532 of the @minnesotalynx herself!
Hitting the streets of New York City with Rebekkah for a quick meal before Tuesday’s #InspiringWomen Luncheon pic.twitter.com/d3CgZp3m93
— WNBA (@WNBA) September 24, 2018
