“I would say get to know somebody who isn't exactly like you and doesn't come from the same background as you, educate yourself and then just keep showing up. Finding ways to show up for people and your voice will come out of that relationship and out of your pursuit to seeing people who aren't exactly like you.”

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.