WNBA Champion Renee Montgomery on Athletes and Activism

Renee Montgomery discusses her decision to sit out the WNBA season to focus on social justice reform. She reflects on the impact of events like George Floyd's death and her involvement in initiatives like More Than a Vote. Renee addresses political criticism and highlights the need for diversity in sports. She also discusses the challenges faced by the WNBA in gaining popularity and her journey into activism. Audience questions cover team support, NBA actions, and the role of youth in activism.

What was a significant factor in Renee's decision to take a season off?

• A new job opportunity

• A personal injury

• The support from her family

• Her coach's disapproval

What was Renee's initial reaction to the support from her coach?

• She was disappointed

• She was confident

• She was nervous

• She was indifferent

What is one of the main goals of the 'More Than a Vote' campaign?

• Organizing community sports leagues

• Raising funds for athletes

• Fighting voter suppression

• Promoting sports events

What does the 'More Than a Vote' campaign aim to address in Atlanta?

• Traffic congestion

• Voter suppression

• Public transportation

• Sports team funding

How does Renee view the Black Lives Matter movement?

• As a temporary trend

• As a sports initiative

• As a civil and social movement

• As a political movement

What is Renee's response to the idea that the WNBA should not be political?

• She agrees completely

• She believes it's a civil movement

• She thinks it's a marketing strategy

• She is undecided

What is a challenge associated with the Rooney Rule in the NFL?

• It is seen as a token gesture

• It has been universally accepted

• It guarantees promotions for all minorities

• It only applies to players

What is a potential downside of the Rooney Rule according to Renee?

• It leads to less diversity

• It only benefits players

• It creates a false sense of achievement

• It is too easy to implement

What does Renee believe is necessary for the WNBA to gain more popularity?

• Higher ticket prices

• Shorter seasons

• More exposure and branding

• Fewer teams

How does Renee suggest the WNBA can improve its visibility?

• By increasing player salaries

• By reducing the number of games

• By enhancing branding efforts

• By limiting media coverage