World News Headlines March 28, 2022 Under One Ceiling 0 ‘The Queen of Basketball’ director tells Biden ‘bring Brittney Griner home’ during Oscars speech 0 0000 0 0 more ‘The Queen of Basketball’ director tells Biden ‘bring Brittney Griner home’ during Oscars speech March 28, 2022 Under One Ceiling now playing Transferring money from UAE abroad: what are my cheapest options March 28, 2022 Under One Ceiling WIN With Nespresso This Mother’s Day March 28, 2022 Under One Ceiling NBA Playoffs 2022: A Casual Fan's Guide to the Postseason March 28, 2022 Under One Ceiling Best New Climbing Gear of 2022 March 28, 2022 Under One Ceiling A Local Weekend Travel Guide to Austin, Texas March 28, 2022 Under One Ceiling First Drive: 2022 Range Rover Ups the Luxury SUV Experience March 28, 2022 Under One Ceiling Most Stylish Rain Jackets, Parkas, and Trench Coats for Men March 28, 2022 Under One Ceiling EU eyes Russian oil import ban as Moscow strikes western Ukraine March 28, 2022 Under One Ceiling World-class Clark Int’l Airport opens new 110,000 square-meter passenger terminal March 28, 2022 Under One Ceiling PCG: Bodies of 5 children who drowned in Taal Lake found March 28, 2022 Under One Ceiling ‘The Queen of Basketball’ director tells Biden ‘bring Brittney Griner home’ during Oscars speech When Ben Proudfoot won the Oscar for Best Documentary Short for directing The Queen of Basketball — a documentary about Lusia “Lucy” Harris’ accomplishments in the sport — he gave a shout out to current WNBA player Brittney Griner. “If there is anyone out there that still doubts whether there is an audience for female athletes, let this academy award be the answer. Lucy Harris is not here tonight because she passed away before this film was nominated. But her family is here tonight so I’d ask you to please give your recognition to them,” Proudfoot said of Harris, who was the first and only woman to be drafted into the NBA in 1977, during his acceptance speech. “And one last thing: President Biden, bring Brittney Griner home. Thank you. Long live the queen.” Tweet may have been deleted Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and player for the Phoenix Mercury, was arrested on allegations of smuggling narcotics at a Moscow airport on Feb. 17, according to Russian authorities and CNN. An official from the U.S. embassy in Moscow told CNN that Griner — an openly queer Black woman, which are two identities marginalized in Russia — is currently “in good condition.” She faces up to a decade in prison in Russia. There’s no current conditional terms to her release by the Russian government, meaning she is not currently publicly being considered a hostage. Griner’s agent and the WNBA said they support her and are prioritizing her “swift and safe return to the United States.” Russia’s war in Ukraine only further complicates the issue. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said: “There’s only so much I can say given the privacy considerations at this point. Whenever an American is detained anywhere in the world, we of course stand ready to provide every possible assistance, and that includes in Russia.” We’ll see if Proudfoot’s pressure at the Oscars has any impact on bringing Griner back. Related Related posts: UN Security Council calls for an end to violence in Myanmar Second group of Iraqis return after failed Europe gamble Forest Stewards: Paying it Forward UN probing alleged killings by CAR forces, Russia paramilitaries: sources tags: RSS Feed World News 0000 0 0 previous Troy Kotsur wins Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, makes history next The Oscars 'Cheer-worthy moments' are boo worthy
