# Angel Reese’s ‘Protect Black women’ shirt adds to overall strangeness of WNBA Finals

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/angel-reeses-protect-black-women-shirt-adds-to-overall-strangeness-of-wnba-finals/
- Published: 2026-10-27T01:50:37+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-27T02:19:28+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/angel-reese-protect-black-women-shirt-adds-overall-strangeness-wnba-finals
- Topics: Basketball, Offbeat, Sport, Weird & Viral, World

## Key points

- Angel Reese wore a “Protect Black women” shirt before Game 5.
- The article says the shirt’s specific reference is unclear.
- Anthem routines and Game 6 scheduling also drew attention.

## Summary

Angel Reese wore a “Protect Black women” T-shirt while arriving for Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, drawing attention from fans. The article says it is unclear whether the message referred to a specific issue or was a general statement, and places the reaction amid wider disputes over social and political messages in the league.

It also points to teams leaving the court for the national anthem and uncertainty over the venue and timing of a possible Game 6. Atlanta’s Rhyne Howard said the Dream had not been on court for the anthem during her tenure, while Golden State coach Natalie Nakase said leaving was part of the team’s routine. A scheduling conflict led the league to set a potential Game 6 tip-off for 12:30 p.m. ET.

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