WNBA Fans once again found themselves split after Angel Reese posted a short message that sparked a much larger conversation. Her tweet read, “I LOVE being BLACK. Happy black history month!” It was simple, celebratory, and familiar. As expected, it quickly drew heavy engagement.
One of the earliest replies that gained traction came from @CommonCentsAnon, who responded, “We need a white history month too!!” That line alone set off a wave of back-and-forth among WNBA Fans, with some calling it a push for equality and others seeing it as missing the point entirely.
We need a white history month too!!
— Silence Dogood (@CommonCentsAnon) February 1, 2026
A longer response from @SportsPatriotUS took a more reflective approach. “I don’t doubt the pride or the intent here and Black history deserves to be honored. But Dr. King’s dream wasn’t rooted in loving one race. It was rooted in moving beyond race as our primary identity,” the user wrote. He added personal context by saying, “As father of a bi-racial family, we want our kids grounded in character, not divided by which half of themselves they’re supposed to celebrate louder.”
For many WNBA Fans, the discussion moved beyond Reese herself. The tweet became a mirror for how race-based celebrations are received depending on who is speaking and who is listening. The post isn’t just about pride. It became about framing, intent, and how quickly social media turns celebration into debate.
By the end of the day, WNBA Fans were no longer arguing over the tweet alone. They were arguing over what equality looks like, what recognition means, and whether shared history should be separated or unified.
WNBA Fans Split Three Ways Over Race, Pride, And History Month Reactions
WNBA Fans didn’t land in one place after Angel Reese’s tweet. Instead, the replies settled into three clear camps, each loud in its own way.
One group fully supported open pride across the board. @MrInvigorator responded positively, saying, “And I LOVE being WHITE! It’s okay to take pride in your heritage. Have a blessed month!” That sentiment was echoed by WNBA Fans who believe celebration should never be limited to one group.
Another group leaned into support for Reese without hesitation. @balancedprince replied, “Happy Black History Month may the Lord produce more feminine melanated women like you (:” For these WNBA Fans, the message was about encouragement and cultural pride, not comparison.
The third group rejected the concept altogether. @NachoBravo2424 tried to strike a neutral tone, writing, “I love all people. No race deserves a month. Entitlement is a real thing.” That view resonated with WNBA Fans who see race-based observances as outdated or divisive.
What stood out was how evenly split the reactions felt. WNBA Fans weren’t shouting in one direction. They were spread across belief systems shaped by experience, values, and personal background.
In the end, the tweet became less about Angel Reese and more about the audience reacting to it. For WNBA Fans, the comment section showed just how different people define equality, pride, and unity, even when reacting to the same sentence.
