Hilton Grand Vacations fires employee over racial slur to Aces’ Chelsea Gray
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Hilton Grand Vacations has fired an employee who sent a racial slur via social media to Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray following the team’s 109-75 loss to the Indiana Fever on Sunday. Gray, 33, posted the message she received on her Instagram story on Monday. Hilton Grand Vacations confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday that the individual who messaged Gray is no longer employed with the company. The company stated the person’s behavior violated multiple policies and does not reflect its values. The Aces did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The harassment Gray faced follows Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas saying she also received racial slurs and death threats after a one-game suspension for contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark’s throat during a win against the Fever. Thomas criticized WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert for not doing more to protect players.
What’s reported
Hilton Grand Vacations fired an employee who sent a racial slur via social media to Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray.
The incident occurred after the Aces’ 109-75 loss to the Indiana Fever on Sunday.
Gray, 33, posted the message on her Instagram story on Monday.
Hilton Grand Vacations confirmed the individual is no longer employed as of Tuesday.
The company said the behavior violated multiple policies and does not reflect its values.
The Aces did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas said she also received racial slurs and death threats after a one-game suspension for contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark’s throat during a 111-109 win against the Fever.
Thomas criticized WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert for not doing more to protect players.
Key figures
Chelsea Gray, Las Vegas Aces guard
Alyssa Thomas, Phoenix Mercury forward
Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever player
Cathy Engelbert, WNBA Commissioner
Sources: abcnews.com
