As ‘black women’ trends on social media, First Lady Jill Biden has made it clear she wants both teams at the White House.
Now Jill??
According to ESPN she wants the defeated Iowa women’s basketball team to be invited to the White House in addition to national title winner LSU.
Biden watched LSU’s 102-85 victory over Iowa from the stands Sunday night.
Speaking Monday at the Colorado state capital in Denver, she praised Iowa’s sportsmanship and congratulated both teams on their performance.
“I know we’ll have the champions come to the White House, we always do.
So, we hope LSU will come,” she said. “But, you know, I’m going to tell Joe I think Iowa should come, too, because they played such a good game.”
The White House didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment about whether President Joe Biden would also extend a White House invite to Iowa — and whether it would be a joint visit with LSU or a separate engagement.
Following LSU’s victory, Tigers coach Kim Mulkey said she would go to the White House if the team was invited.
LSU star Angel Reese tweeted a link to a story on Jill Biden’s remarks on Monday. ” A JOKE,” she wrote, along with three rolling-on-floor-laughing emojis.
In her remarks, Biden also marveled at how far women’s sports in the U.S. have come since Title IX in 1972 gave women equal rights in sports at schools that receive federal funding.
“It was so exciting, wasn’t it?” she said. “It was such a great game. I’m old enough that I remember when we got Title IX. We fought so hard, right? We fought so hard. And look at where women’s sports have come today.”
Ya’ll I’m not gonna hold you, but this is such a slap in the face, and exactly what black Twitter has been talking about all day.
That’s a mistake to be honest.
That’s a sure fire way to piss off black women.
— NewDemocrat4Life (@reesetheone1) April 3, 2023
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I’m an Iowa alumn. I really can’t see this as a good thing. LSU won. They earned the honor.
The Hawkeyes will earn it themselves next year.
LSU deserves their moment in the sun to themselves.
— T’Chris Smitty (@tcsmithbiz70) April 4, 2023
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Has that ever happened before? I only remember the champions going. Disappointing choice.
— Sue voted Blue (@CAMadScientist) April 3, 2023
Black Twitter has shown unwavering support for LSU basketball star Angel Reese who was critised for having ‘no class’ when she did the John Cena “you can’t see me” taunt to Caitlyn Clark.
(who did the same thing 48 hours prior)
What a classless move by Angel Reese. Doing WAY too much to taunt Clark.
— Danny Kanell (@dannykanell) April 2, 2023
Reese spoke about how reasoning behind being apologetically cocky and loud af about her win!
Aye listen. We protect Black Women around here!
If you got a problem with Angel Reese come see me about it. Don’t hide behind your @ ? || ? @Reese10Angel pic.twitter.com/by84YDpIkA
— BET (@BET) April 3, 2023
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The double standards to which Black women are held is ever-present, unapologetic, and loud. https://t.co/gEfUyjfpJ8 pic.twitter.com/R373cCy5BU
— Adrienne Lawrence, Esq. (@AdrienneLaw) April 2, 2023
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I’ve watched these Black women athletes be disrespected online (one posthumously) about their game. By the masses. They’re “too skilled,” “too focused on their mental health,” “too expressive,” “too cocky”…too whatever.
Y’all ain’t tired? pic.twitter.com/z1icmQCQJy
— Brooklyn White-Grier (@brooklynrwhite) April 3, 2023
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All the white folks mad cuz a team full of BLACK WOMEN beat a team full of WHITE WOMEN on a national and global stage lol. Hold that L and quit crying https://t.co/e4YilQrjqA
— Ant CEO (@antgambleceo_) April 2, 2023
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Me when Black women do anything…
— Jon Paul, Ed. D. (They/Them/Tired)?️?✊? (@DoctorJonPaul) April 3, 2023
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People have a problem with confident Black women. And an obsession with humbling us.
When we walk in rooms, heads held high, folks are rooting for us to fail. BUT WE WIN ANYWAY.
Talking sht is a huge part of the game. Angel Reese didn’t invent it. To vilify her for it is TRASH. pic.twitter.com/mkOeTYFZNN
— Luvvie (@Luvvie) April 3, 2023
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Me not knowing a damn about sports , but rooting every time Black women succeed pic.twitter.com/XzUfpyqSV4
— Alexis (@iamlexstylz) April 3, 2023
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There’s not one Black women I know who doesn’t understand what Angel Reese is going through.
— MrsBundrige (@MrsBundrige) April 3, 2023
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Unc Shannon sharpe spittin facts about the Angel Reese & Caitlin Clark situation ??? pic.twitter.com/jQ59DG6LVs
— Shannonnn sharpes Burner (PARODY Account) (@shannonsharpeee) April 3, 2023
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