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Hotel Fires Worker Over Racist Message to Chelsea Gray
15 Jul
Summary
- Employee fired for alleged racial insult to WNBA star Chelsea Gray.
- Message sent after Indiana Fever's victory over the Aces.
- Behavior violated company policies and did not reflect company values.
An employee of Hilton Grand Vacations has been terminated following allegations of sending a racial slur to WNBA player Chelsea Gray. The alleged message was reportedly sent via Instagram after Gray's Indiana Fever secured a 109-75 victory against the Las Vegas Aces.
Hilton Grand Vacations confirmed the termination, stating the individual's behavior was a violation of company policies and does not align with their values. Gray publicly shared a screenshot of the alleged message, expressing frustration with the continued racial abuse athletes face.
This incident has surfaced within a period of heightened tension in the WNBA, marked by discussions on player safety and racial discourse. Recent events, including alleged physical altercations involving other players and subsequent letters to the league office, have amplified these concerns.
