Brittany Griner talked about her new memoir, In My Skin. She is a young, beautiful 23 year old, the WNBA‘s number 1 pick–who made international news last year by being the first active WNBA player to come out publicly–to be a little cocky. But perhaps not surprisingly, she was the complete opposite: approachable, authentic, grounded and very articulate. She casually wandered in with her agent after hitting up some of Portland’s notoriously delicious food carts, reached out her hand and said “Hey I’m Brittney”—as if I wouldn’t have known.
As a lifetime basketball player, lover of the sport, and an out lesbian for over 20 years, I have to say it’s incredible and a little mind blowing to witness the progression and growth of women’s sports over the years and to see such a courageous young woman like Griner–who’s not only a star basketball player but now a leader for so many LGBT groups–speak so matter-of-factly and confident about queer issues. I was delighted to sit down and listen to her talk about her journey, the WNBA and what’s next for her.
Read more at Brittney Griner Chats Book, Bullying, and Bravery.
