April 2nd 2024.
Angel Reese, the 2023 NCAA champion, has recently signed a new deal that aims to address the pay disparity that Black women face in America. This powerful initiative has joined forces with Goldman Sachs' One Million Black Women campaign, and together they have released a compelling ad that sends a clear message to Congress. In the ad, Reese is seen celebrating the influential role her mother, Angel Webb Reese, played in her life. Reese also speaks about the racial wealth gap and how it affects Black women.
The ad features clips of Reese and her mother playing basketball together, with her mother crowning her as the queen of the court. There is also a scene where Reese walks past a sign displaying a statistic about the lack of representation for Black women in Washington. "The racial wealth gap impacts Black women's ability to leave a legacy behind," Reese says in the ad. "Let's use our voices to close the opportunity gap."
The 30-second spot ends with Reese wearing a crown and holding a basketball, as she addresses Congress, saying "The ball is in your court." This powerful ad was written, produced, and directed by Maura Chanz and Black women-owned management company ColorCreative. It aims to amplify the voices of Black women and bring their concerns to the attention of policymakers in Washington.
This is the first advocacy-focused NIL deal that Reese has signed, and it aired on ESPN and Connected TV during the Elite Eight. It will also be shown during the Final Four games. Reese expresses her gratitude towards her mother, saying, "I owe so much to my mom. She instilled in me my confidence, work ethic, and my commitment to my community. It's clear that from her generation to today, Black women are still facing challenges."
Reese believes that change is possible and is proud to be a part of this initiative with Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women. She wants to make sure that the voices of Black women in her community and across the country are heard. The campaign was launched in response to a survey by OMBW, which highlighted the challenges that Black women face in building generational wealth. Reese and her mother's involvement in this initiative follows the partnership of Dr. Bernice A. King, CEO of the King Center, and Hall of Fame Coach Dawn Staley, who have also advocated for public policy change to help narrow the wealth gap for Black women.
Angel Webb Reese, Reese's mother, is proud to see her daughter using her platform to level the playing field for Black women and addressing these important issues. She hopes that the statistics and real-life experiences that they represent will serve as a wake-up call for Congress and other leaders to work with Black women and create a future where everyone has an equal opportunity to achieve their goals and leave a legacy.
This new initiative by Angel Reese and Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women is a crucial step towards addressing the pay disparity and racial wealth gap that Black women face in America. It is a powerful reminder that change is possible when we use our voices to advocate for what is right. As Reese's involvement in this initiative continues to make headlines, let us also not forget her on-court talent as a fierce competitor and champion.
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