Natasha Cloud, the WNBA champion guard who presently performs for the Connecticut Solar, fired off a defiant message on social media following her suggestion that the U.S. has centered on revenue over individuals many occasions.
Cloud made the remarks in an interview with The Related Press and defended applications that promote range, fairness and inclusion (DEI). Amid criticism over her phrases, Cloud didn’t seem to waver.
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Phoenix Mercury’s Natasha Cloud, #0, dribbles through the first half of a WNBA basketball recreation towards the Indiana Fever in Indianapolis on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. (AP Picture/Darron Cummings, File)
“Factor is I’m not comfortable, & phrases don’t harm me lol are we 5? it nonetheless stays individuals over revenue,” she wrote on X. “If yall really about being unbiased… Google search any abroad media protection of what’s occurring in America.
“Then come again to me and inform me the entire world loopy.”
Cloud stated final week it was essential for athletes to talk out now greater than ever as Trump ended authorities DEI applications, and companies adopted go well with.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud, #0, towards the Indiana Fever at Footprint Heart in Phoenix on June 30, 2024. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports activities)
“The methods of energy are working as they at all times have been supposed to work,” Cloud stated. “And it’s time to interrupt down a system that has solely been about White males.”
Cloud then stated she believed the county had put its deal with “cash over individuals.”
“I perceive the enterprise facet and I perceive the human facet,” Cloud stated. “Too usually this nation has put the human facet apart, and put revenue and cash over individuals.”
The three-time All-Defensive Staff choice has not shied away from talking her thoughts on social media.
Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud, #0, reacts to a name towards the Las Vegas Aces through the third quarter at Footprint Heart in Phoenix on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024. (Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK)
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She known as on People to talk out towards the excessive value of dwelling within the U.S. and had a tiff with former NBA participant Enes Kanter Freedom over criticisms of the nation in 2023.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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