Brianna Turner Says WNBA Should Not Wear 'USA 250' Patches Due to History of Slavery

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WNBA star Brianna Turner objected to the league's plan to have players wear 'USA 250' patches during the All-Star game, marking the country's 250th anniversary. Turner argued that the commemoration was inappropriate given U.S. history, stating that "no WNBA players would have been free 250 years ago." Her criticism highlights ongoing tensions over how American institutions mark national milestones when reckoning with the country's past.