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An inaugural event that took place in the summer of 1997.
When was the first ever WNBA game?
A defensive action performed by elephants and by Ellie in the 3rd quarter of every home game.
What is a/the stomp?
Birth Justice came from this foundational movement and framework.
What is Reproductive justice?
Because we were inspired by how elephants give birth and thought humans could use that too.
What is an/Why are we called Elephant Circle?
This chant was started by Jonquel Jones, a.k.a. JJ, to hype the team before the games in the 2024 season.
What is “We all we got, we all we need?”
Representing the Liberty well, these two guards brought trophies home from this annual event in July.
What is the WNBA All-Star Weekend?
When an elephant is giving birth, other members of the herd take this position.
What is a protective circle, or circle?
A role for the support of parents at all stages of the perinatal journey.
What is a doula?
Some measure this pregnancy-related time period in weeks, some in years and others in decades.
What is the perinatal period?
With a 7’ wingspan, she is the only parent on the Liberty roster.
Who is Breanna Stewart, aka Stewie?
They share a name with their MNBA counterparts and Nordic mythological figures.
Who are the Golden State Valkyries?
At 22 months, this is more than double the amount of time for humans.
What is elephant gestation?
This gender expansive term can be used for anyone giving birth.
What is a birthing person?
Volunteering, donating, amplifying, and sharing our mission with others.
What are ways I can help support the work of Elephant Circle?
This darling golden retriever was replaced by Ellie the Elephant.
Who is Maddie, the former mascot?
The Liberty’s travel schedule will expand to these five cities over five years beginning in 2026.
What are the WNBA expansion team cities Portland, Toronto, Cleveland, Philadelphia & Detroit?
When in the wild, it is just 2 years under that of humans world wide.
What is the life expectancy of elephants?
This health care provider has roots in ancient cultures across the globe and a vital role in perinatal care today.
What is a midwife?
It’s not only elephants! This starling behavior inspired the name of a practice we use to stay attuned and move in concert with our fellow humans.
What is a murmuration?
Including the win in 2024, the Liberty can boast six times they participated in this event.
How many times have we gone to the WNBA finals?
Lead by Nneka Ogwumike, they are fighting for better salary structures, revenue sharing models and improved working conditions.
Who/What is the WNBPA, the Womens National Basketball Players Association
During an earthquake earlier this year, elephants at the San Diego were caught on camera getting into this formation.
What is an alert circle?
The CDC found that this happens in 1 of 3 births to Black, Hispanic and multiracial people in the U.S.
What is mistreatment?
Inspired by elephants, this EC ritual honors the joy, celebration and power of our communities.
What is a parade (for birth justice)?
Respectively these four women speak the language of their parents–French, German & Romanian.
Who are Leo, Marine, Nyara & Sabrina.