Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

NNPA Stories

Sharpton, WNBA and Griner Advocate for BG’s Release

Rev. Al Sharpton and Cherelle Griner were joined by WNBA officials in Chicago for the WNBA All-Star Game as they asked for the release of WNBA great Brittney Griner.

GRINER

By Stacy M. Brown
@StacyBrownMedia

One day after the wife of WNBA star Brittney Griner expressed frustration that the family hadn’t heard from the White House, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke with Cherelle Griner.

The White House said Biden called Cherelle to “reassure her that he is working to secure Brittney’s release as soon as possible, as well as the release of Paul Whelan and other U.S. nationals who are wrongfully detained or held hostage in Russia and around the world.”

In a July 4 letter, Brittney Griner pleaded with Biden to help free her and others held in Russia.

ADVERTISEMENT

News Video

IMM Mask Promos

I Messenger Media Radio Shows

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Articles

Lifestyle

How spiritual growth, a journey to self-love and a dip into her “soft life” era are fueling the superstar sprinter.

Lifestyle

Every year, people all over take part in a simple yet powerful tradition—choosing a single word to define and guide their year.

News

By Anthony Council In one of the most stunning upsets of the Texas high school football season, the North Crowley Panthers (15-0) dethroned defending...

News

The 12-year-old wore a strapless gown to the "Mufasa" movie premiere, which some internet users thought was inappropriate.

Advertisement