The Washington Mystics take the court tonight in Game 2 vs the Dream.
As good as this year as been for the team & their individual up-and-coming stars, I hope they’ll be viewed for those accomplishments. And not their nickname.
I hate that name, here’s why:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/763...
nytimes.com
‘Young Hos’ nickname choice by Washington Mystics undercuts the fun, unafraid women behind it (Gift Article)
Reappropriating the term "hos" celebrates a culture that’s rooted in abuse and dehumanization, in which many girls and women are trapped.