Hilton Grand Vacations employee fired after sending Chelsea Gray racial slur
USA Today • • sports
Key Points:
- A Hilton Grand Vacations employee was fired less than 24 hours after sending a racial slur to Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray on social media, following a swift investigation prompted by fan identification.
- Chelsea Gray shared the offensive message on Instagram after the Aces' loss to the Indiana Fever, highlighting ongoing racial abuse directed at WNBA players and criticizing the dismissive "shut up and dribble" sentiment.
- Gray expressed gratitude to supporters for their messages and solidarity in the wake of the incident.
- Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas recently revealed she has faced racial abuse and death threats after a league suspension, criticizing WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert for insufficient action to protect players.
- Engelbert responded by condemning the abuse, affirming the league's commitment to player safety, and stating that the WNBA and its security team are actively working with the Phoenix Mercury organization.
