After the WNBA made their support of Black Lives Matter movement, Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler – who serves as co-owner of the Atlanta Dream team – wrote an open letter to Cathy Engelbert (commissioner of the WNBA) to express her disapproval of the movement.
Suggesting it is political and anti-Christian, Loeffler’s lengthy address saw her slam the WNBA for aligning with the movement’s goals.
“I adamantly oppose the Black Lives Matter political movement, which has advocated for the defunding of police, called for the removal of Jesus from churches and the disruption of the nuclear family structure, harbored anti-Semitic views, and promoted violence and destruction across the country. I believe it is totally misaligned with the values and goals of the WNBA and the Atlanta Dream, where we support tolerance and inclusion…I am incredibly disappointed to read about efforts to insert a political platform into the league.”
Needless to say, her stinging words were met with swift backlash as many called for her to step down from her position as Dream co-owner.
Now, days after making headlines and inciting the backlash, Loeffler is doubling down on her anti-BLM stance.
Read how inside:
