'There remains uncertainty,' writes KeshiaPhD, 'on how hard the U.S. will fight for a high-profile gay Black woman at a time of deteriorating relations with Russia.' FreeBrittneyGriner
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a Democrat representing Griner’s home state of Texas, was one of the few who wasn’t silent and demanded her release.“I’m obviously concerned and believe the actions of the Russian Federal Customs officers was unnecessary. And it was, in my perspective, targeted and purposeful.”wearing an orange hoodie with her face down. Her detention was extended another month before a trial. She faces up to 10 years if found guilty.
Nonetheless, there remains uncertainty on how hard the U.S. will fight for a high-profile gay Black woman at a time of deteriorating relations with Russia. suggested at this point in U.S.-Russian relations that it would be ironic if Griner’s work in Russia gave her the benefit of the doubt in Russian court.
Ironic or not, one thing is clear: U.S. public support for her release is finally gaining momentum and is symbolized by the WNBA’s decision in May 2022of Griner’s initials and No. 42, her uniform number, on the home court sideline of all 12 of its teams.
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