A’ja Wilson on Being a Black Woman: ‘Every Day You’re Fighting a Battle’

On set at Blok Photo Studio in Phoenix for her FN cover shoot, just 48 hours away from playing in her sixth WNBA All-Star Game, A’ja Wilson has more on her mind than just sneakers — or basketball. We’re only days removed from the historic announcement that President Joe Biden has exited the U.S. presidential race and endorsed current Vice President Kamala Harris. At press time, Harris is considered the presumptive Democratic nominee, making her the first woman of color on a major party ticket. With election day just months away, Wilson, who is passionate about issues of politics, women’s rights and race, recognizes the importance her voice carries beyond the basketball court. And she is committed to using her platform. “I’m always going to encourage people to vote and know that they have a voice and know that it is how you get what you want. We can’t complain and then don’t do the work. I encourage people as much as possible to vote wherever they are — absentee, anything,” Wilson said. At the same time, she’s not suffering fools. “I don’t like being bothered by people that feel like they have a say in things that have nothing to do with

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