For Black History Month, NewsOne honors GAME CHANGERS: Everyday heroes whose actions make life better for the people around them. SEE ALL OUR GAME CHANGERS HERE. Violet Palmer Place of Residence: A National Basketball Association arena near you or Los Angeles. Why She’s a Game Changer: Palmer is currently the only female referee in the NBA. […]

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Violet Palmer (pictured), the NBA’s lone female referee, spoke with CNN about her experience in the league. SEE ALSO: Obama Commutes Drug Sentences For 8 Drug Convictions Among other things, Palmer noted the rampant sexism she faced after being hired in 1997. “‘You’re not going to make it.’ ‘Why are you here? Go back to WNBA.’ […]