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Brittney Griner And Teammates Reportedly Harassed At U.S. Airport

By Owen Galvez
June 13, 2023
1 min read
Brittney Griner And Teammates Reportedly Harassed At U.S. Airport

Oh my gosh, have you heard about what happened to Brittney Griner and her teammates at the airport?! Basically, they were all harassed by a TSA agent and forced to undergo additional screening just because they were tall and had muscles. It’s ridiculous!

According to the article, Brittney Griner and three other WNBA players were flying from Dallas to Phoenix when a TSA agent singled them out and told them they needed to go through a full body scan and pat down. Apparently, the agent’s reason for targeting them was because they were “extremely tall” and had “muscular builds.” The players ultimately complied with the additional screening, but were understandably upset and frustrated by the experience.

As someone who travels frequently, I can totally relate to how annoying and unsettling it can be to deal with TSA nonsense. But to be targeted like that just because of their physical appearance? That’s beyond ridiculous. It’s especially concerning that this happened to a group of high-profile athletes who are used to being in the public eye.

Overall, this article sheds light on an issue that is unfortunately all too common in our society - the use of profiling based on race, gender, or physical appearance. It’s important to speak out about incidents like this and push for change to ensure that everyone is treated fairly and respectfully, regardless of how they look.


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