Brittney Griner, a 10-time WNBA All-Star, was a no-show for a speaking engagement she was booked for just outside of Washington, DC.
The Atlanta Dream center’s decision stemmed from a note she discovered near the doorway to her hotel room in National Harbor, Maryland.
Griner was scheduled to talk on the Women Grow Leadership Summit on Feb. 17.
But, event organizers informed attendees that Griner pulled out after she saw “threatening objects and words” outside her hotel room.
The note in query contained the words “Gay Baby Jail,” WUSA 9 reported. The words seemed to be written on a bit of duct tape.
The Prince George’s County Police Department confirmed the launch of an investigation at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, the positioning of the conference.
“Detectives have learned the phrase ‘gay baby jail’ is usually used as a video game reference,” a press release from police obtained by TMZ Sports read. “On the time the tape was situated, a big convention was happening on the Gaylord which attracts hundreds of individuals, many with an interest in anime in addition to video game enthusiasts. Presently, detectives have uncovered no link to or threat against the guest who situated the tape.”
Women Grow is a corporation that brings women along with the goal of promoting leadership throughout the cannabis industry. Women Grow CEO Dr.
Chanda Macias told WUSA9 that the hotel staff claimed the message was a cruel joke which a previous guest left, which was ultimately not removed by housekeeping.
“I don’t know what their protocols are, but I don’t know why rooms wouldn’t be cleaned,” Macias said.
Investigators did add that “detectives are working to find out who placed the piece of tape, when it was done and the intention behind it.”
A 2013 interview with Sports Illustrated is believed to have marked the primary time Griner pubically discussed her sexuality.
Throughout the interview, Griner was asked concerning the differences in public acceptance because it related to male athletes vs. female athletes revealing their sexuality.
“I actually couldn’t give a solution on why that’s so different,” Griner told the outlet on the time. “Being one which’s out, it’s just being who you’re. Again, like I said, just be who you’re.” Griner added that she didn’t prioritize what others considered her personal life.
“Don’t worry about what other individuals are going to say, because they’re at all times going to say something, but, should you’re just true to yourself, let that shine through. Don’t hide who you actually are,” she said.
Griner, a two-time WNBA Defensive Player of the Yr, has been married to Cherelle Griner, since 2019. The couple welcomed their first child together in July 2024.
Griner spent the primary 11 seasons of her WNBA profession with the Phoenix Mercury. She signed a contract with the Dream in January.
Brittney Griner, a 10-time WNBA All-Star, was a no-show for a speaking engagement she was booked for just outside of Washington, DC.
The Atlanta Dream center’s decision stemmed from a note she discovered near the doorway to her hotel room in National Harbor, Maryland.
Griner was scheduled to talk on the Women Grow Leadership Summit on Feb. 17.
But, event organizers informed attendees that Griner pulled out after she saw “threatening objects and words” outside her hotel room.
The note in query contained the words “Gay Baby Jail,” WUSA 9 reported. The words seemed to be written on a bit of duct tape.
The Prince George’s County Police Department confirmed the launch of an investigation at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, the positioning of the conference.
“Detectives have learned the phrase ‘gay baby jail’ is usually used as a video game reference,” a press release from police obtained by TMZ Sports read. “On the time the tape was situated, a big convention was happening on the Gaylord which attracts hundreds of individuals, many with an interest in anime in addition to video game enthusiasts. Presently, detectives have uncovered no link to or threat against the guest who situated the tape.”
Women Grow is a corporation that brings women along with the goal of promoting leadership throughout the cannabis industry. Women Grow CEO Dr.
Chanda Macias told WUSA9 that the hotel staff claimed the message was a cruel joke which a previous guest left, which was ultimately not removed by housekeeping.
“I don’t know what their protocols are, but I don’t know why rooms wouldn’t be cleaned,” Macias said.
Investigators did add that “detectives are working to find out who placed the piece of tape, when it was done and the intention behind it.”
A 2013 interview with Sports Illustrated is believed to have marked the primary time Griner pubically discussed her sexuality.
Throughout the interview, Griner was asked concerning the differences in public acceptance because it related to male athletes vs. female athletes revealing their sexuality.
“I actually couldn’t give a solution on why that’s so different,” Griner told the outlet on the time. “Being one which’s out, it’s just being who you’re. Again, like I said, just be who you’re.” Griner added that she didn’t prioritize what others considered her personal life.
“Don’t worry about what other individuals are going to say, because they’re at all times going to say something, but, should you’re just true to yourself, let that shine through. Don’t hide who you actually are,” she said.
Griner, a two-time WNBA Defensive Player of the Yr, has been married to Cherelle Griner, since 2019. The couple welcomed their first child together in July 2024.
Griner spent the primary 11 seasons of her WNBA profession with the Phoenix Mercury. She signed a contract with the Dream in January.
