NFL
By: Zach Draves
She was larger than life.
She lit up a room every time she entered.
We were captivated by her humble grace and elegance.
She was soft-spoken.
It was her actions that became her megaphone to the world.
She answered the call to justice.
A real-life wonder woman.
She was the Notorious RBG.
(Courtesy: Yahoo.com)
The passing of the incomparable Ruth Bader Ginsburg has become just in the latest monumental loss in a year filled with trauma and tragedy.
From her time working at the ACLU to her tenure on Supreme Court, Justice Ginsburg blazed a trail for women in law.
That effect trickled down to the world of sports.
The outpouring of love coming from many prominent athletes was genuine.
A trailblazer and icon, Ruth Bader Ginsburg dedicated herself to movements effecting change from the ground up.
“Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.”
Voting is a step.
Rest knowing we will not rest ❤️ pic.twitter.com/tP5LjgAmV8
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) September 19, 2020
The Brooklyn Nets mourn the loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a Brooklyn icon and titan of the judiciary, who fought every day of her life for justice and equality.
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) September 19, 2020
Rest in paradise, RBG
🙏🏽— Evan Turner (@thekidet) September 18, 2020
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in my thoughts and prayers.
She changed the world, improving the lives of so many, and will continue inspiring so many more.
Rest In Peace pic.twitter.com/AFcAWx9BHz
— Enes Kanter (@EnesKanter) September 18, 2020
2020 is undefeated
— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) September 18, 2020
I had the unexpected opportunity to witness Justice Ginsburg in action several months ago in the Supreme Court. A devoted life of public service to others. May the Lord comfort her family during this time and guide the nation in the coming days. https://t.co/cdN5PqF8wE
— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) September 19, 2020
Damn. She fought like hell for us. https://t.co/dj715bijEh
— Owen Daniels (@owendaniels) September 18, 2020
This is devastating, an incalculable loss. We owe so much to RBG. Rest in Power Ruth Bader Ginsburg. #RIPRBG
— Megan Rapinoe (@mPinoe) September 19, 2020
Rest in eternal peace RBG 🙏🏾 You fought the good fight, it’s our turn to take the baton and finish the race 💔✊🏾
— Swin Cash (@SwinCash) September 19, 2020
“Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn’t be that women are the exception.” – RBG
Absolutely gutted. RIP 💔
— Sue Bird (@S10Bird) September 19, 2020
Rest in peace, RBG ❤️ An icon, leader and inspiration. pic.twitter.com/kN82gmwih0
— U.S. Soccer WNT (@USWNT) September 19, 2020
Lost a great. 😭. RIP RBG
— Hilary Knight (@HilaryKnight) September 18, 2020
The Brooklyn Nets mourn the loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a Brooklyn icon and titan of the judiciary, who fought every day of her life for justice and equality.
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) September 19, 2020
“A system of justice will be the richer for diversity of background & experience.”
On this day in 1993 Ruth Bader Ginsburg took her judicial oath as the 1st Jewish woman & the second woman justice ever appointed to the Supreme Court.
Thank you RBG for fighting all these years. pic.twitter.com/XQhQ7Olgzg
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) August 10, 2020
RIP Ruth Bader Ginsburg
A progressive icon, a legend, and a fighter to the last.
— Becky Sauerbrunn (@beckysauerbrunn) September 18, 2020
RIP RBG 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) September 19, 2020
The WNBA honored her before the start of the game.
(Courtesy: ESPN)
It is also worth noting that in one of her last decisions, she joined the majority opinion in the historic ruling banning workplace discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community.
One of the plaintiffs, in that case, was Gerald Bostock.
He was fired from his job as a social worker because he was a member of a gay softball league in Atlanta.
The love for RBG is real.
The mourning is profound.
Her impact is unmatched.
She will forever be missed but never forgotten.
Rest in Power.
