When we think of athletes leading initiatives to bring about awareness for social reform and injustice against Black and Brown people, Colin Kaepernick is often who comes to mind, but there’s another professional athlete who has sacrificed a promising career to focus on social and criminal justice reform. Her name is Maya Moore. And her name and work should be at the forefront of your minds.
After seven years of an impressive WNBA career, winning multiple championships, being ranked among the best and being named 2015’s MVP, Moore announced that she would miss the 2019 season to focus on family and her ministry. In early 2020 Moore would reiterate the same, adding that she wants to work on criminal justice reform.
While Maya’s actions are starting to catch the eyes and hears of many, during the time she made the announcement, there were not many front page headlines and photo ops. Moore simply went to work and for that we applaud her.
On Wednesday, July 1, 2020, Moore shared a video footage celebrating the release of Jonathan Irons, 40, from a Missouri prison. Irons was convicted and sentenced to serve 50 years for burglary and assault charges at just 18 years old. Four months after a judge overturned the conviction, with the help of Moore, Irons was able to walk free.
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The duo joined ABC Thursday morning, July 2, 2020, to share their story. The day prior, upon his release, Moore also shared a photo with Irons captioned, “Catch us tomorrow on @GMA with @RobinRoberts! #winwithjustice”
Thank you Maya for all you are doing to fight against injustice and reform for the criminal justice system.
For more on Maya and her initiatives to fight injustice follow her social handles below and visit her website.
Instagram – @@mooremaya
Twitter – @mooremaya
Website – WinWithJustice.org
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