PHOENIX – As her voice grew louder, Cheryl Greener, wife of Phoenix Mercury Center Britney Grinner, told a crowd gathered for a “BG Home Rally” at the Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix on Wednesday afternoon that she was hurt by WNBA. Arrest star.
Hours after speaking with President Joe Biden about his wife’s 139-day imprisonment, Cheryl said, “I assure you that the consequences of this tragedy no longer hurt what and how I feel.” “What and how I feel today is a deeper feeling than pain. I’m disappointed
“I am disappointed that my wife spent 140 days talking to our family and friends. I am disappointed that my wife is not getting justice.
Cheryl started the 46-minute rally and stood out from the crowd of more than 300 people (2,000 tickets were requested online) when she was introduced and after her final round.
She explained that she wrote her comment for Wednesday’s incident because it’s hard to talk about Britney in terms of her closet.
“It’s easy and natural for me to talk about my wife because she’s my person,” Cheryl said. “However, in the light of my wife’s absence from her country, it is heartbreaking to talk about her safety and her humanity as a person.”
Cheryl said she has embraced Britney’s on-court mentality, which Cheryl said made her clear that she was once powerful through pain and fatigue.
“I remember, I once asked him, ‘Well, how do you play when you’re in so much pain and tired?'” Said Cheryl. I settle down, I accomplish things no matter what or how I feel.
“I will honestly say, there is a difference between me and my wife. Because then I will rest. Well, that’s where we used to be different. As the days go by, my wife has been unjustly detained in Russia. I have adopted her mentality in my efforts to bring her home.” No matter what or how I feel.In fact, I can’t relax because his humanity is far away from him.I can’t relax because his safety is in question.I can’t honestly relax until she gets home.So, I’m standing here today “It’s a reflection of BG’s great mentality. I’ll keep asking our government to bring them home, no matter what I think.”
The Hall of Famer Anne Meyers Drysdale was the main venue for the event, which was held on Mercury’s Home Court, surrounded by two BG42 decals near the center court. Drysdale said the rally had three objectives: to hear Mercury’s voice, to get people to sign petitions for Britney’s return, and to support Britney, who has been playing for Mercury since 2013.
Representative Greg Stanton, former mayor of Phoenix and current Mercury season-ticket holder, who first focused on Brittany’s influence on the Phoenix community, said she was a role model “for many people, especially for the LGBTQ + community”. Stanton said he is in regular contact with the State Department and the Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs.
“I know there is a very skilled group of people working on her case, but it’s important for President Biden and the State Department to know that they have everything they need to bring Brittany Greener home. The American people have their full support,” he said.
Subsequently, former Dallas Wings Center Imani McGee-Staffford called on Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to “fulfill the campaign’s promises to uplift and protect black people.” It’s been two years, almost, and we know it’s important for him to show follow-through on the platform that attracts us from every angle. “
“I don’t think anyone should be exceptional or exemplary in defending the country,” she said.
Mercury general manager Jim Pitman McGee-Stafford later spoke, saying he had seen Brittany before she left for Russia in February, when she was working at Mercury’s training facility.
With the exception of Diana Torasi and Diamond Dashilds, most of the Mercury players were in hand.
Mercury teammate Brianna Turner shared stories of scouting around Indianapolis with Britney last season, a recollection of which Turner wrote in a recent letter to Britney. Brittany replied that she liked it.
Both Turner and Sophie Cunningham asked Grinner to communicate by letter – they send emails and get back photos of the manuscript.
Phoenix Sons forward Torrey Craig also spoke, saying he often sits in Brittany’s shoes to wonder what she’s doing.
Among the speakers were videos, performances and poetry readings by Mercury’s dance team and local stage groups.
At the end of the rally, some of his fans started shouting “Bring Britney home”, holding her hand.