Cherelle spoke at the rally about how much she wanted her to come back. There is a time and a place for this.
The wife of a Phoenix Mercury player told a crowd gathered inside the Footprint Center that she was hurt by the player.
"I assure you that what and how I feel is no longer hurt by the impact of this tragedy," Cherelle said after speaking with President Joe Biden. I feel a deeper emotion today than I did yesterday. I'm not happy.
140 days have passed since my wife was able to speak to us. My wife isn't going to get justice.
When she was introduced to the crowd of more than 300, and after she concluded, she received standing applause.
She said that she wrote out her comments for Wednesday's event because it was hard to talk about her detainment with her friends.
Cherelle said that talking about his wife is easy for him. Talking about my wife in the light of her absence from her country is gut wrenching.
According to Cherelle, she has adopted the mentality of the basketball player, which is that of "power through pain and exhaustion".
I asked her how she could play so well when she was tired and hurt. Cherelle spoke. She said, "Oh, that's me?" I get the job done regardless of what I feel like.
My wife and I differ in that area. I would take a break at that time. We used to have different opinions there. I've adapted my wife's mindset so that I can get her home even if I don't like it or not. She has been stripped of her humanity and I cannot rest. Her safety is in question, so I have to keep going. I have to keep going until she's home. I'll keep calling on the government to bring her home even if I don't like it or not.
The event was held at the Mercury's home court and was hosted by Ann Drysdale. To make the Mercury's voices heard, to get people to sign petitions and to support the player who has played for the Mercury since 2013) is one of the goals of the rally.
Greg Stanton, the former mayor of Phoenix and a current Mercury season-ticket holder, spoke first, talking about how she is a role model for the LGBTQ+ community and how she has impacted the Phoenix community. The State Department and the Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs are in touch with him.
"I know there's a highly skilled group of individuals working on her case, but it's important that President Biden and the State Department know they have the full support of the American people," he said.
Imani McGee-Stafford called on Biden and Harris to fulfill their campaign promises. This is a pivotal moment for them to show a follow-through to a platform that was pandered to us from the beginning.
She said that someone shouldn't have to be exceptional for their country to protect them.
While working out at the Mercury's practice facility, the general manager said he saw the basketball player, who is currently playing in Russia.
The majority of the Mercury players were present.
Turner mentioned in a recent letter to Griner that she rode scooters around Indianapolis with her last season. Turner was told she remembered it well.
Turner and Cunningham talked about how they communicate with Griner through letters, sending emails and receiving handwritten letters back.
Craig talked about how he puts himself in the shoes of Griner to think about what she is going through.
There were videos, performances by the Mercury's dance team and a local step group.
Some fans chanting "Bring her home" started after the conclusion of the rally.
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