“For centuries in this country, black people were seen as three-fifths of a person. So when you hear the national anthem or you see an American flag as an African American person who has experienced the effects of that dehumanizing existence, it's not going to mean the same.”

American social justice advocate and former professional basketball player

Maya Moore is an American social justice advocate and former professional basketball player. She rose to prominence in women's basketball and later became known for her advocacy work. She was born in 1989. Sports Illustrated named her its inaugural Performer of the Year in 2017 and described her as the greatest winner in the history of women's basketball. Moore was selected for the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2024 and for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2025.