LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Las Vegas Aces A'ja Wilson was named one of Time's Women of the Year, alongside other honorees like Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles and actress Nicole Kidman, among others.
WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson and gymnast Jordan Chiles became fast friends in the lead-up to the 2024 Olympics.
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A'ja Wilson is a power forward for the Las Vegas Aces and the current WNBA MVP. She is also a New York Times Best Seller for her book, "Dear Black Girls."
In her interview with Chiles, Wilson talks about the challenges of being a Black woman in the WNBA.
"As a Black woman in the WNBA, we have our struggles in showcasing who we really are... You work so hard, but you still have to work 10 times harder just to be seen," she said.
Wilson also talked about equity between the WNBA and the NBA.
"We can't worry about constantly having to work to be equal. We're gonna do it with what we have now and showcase why we are the greatest. Yeah, I would love for my bank account to look like an NBA player's, but realistically, will it ever get there? I don't know." Wilson said.
