Acclaro Medical fires employee after harassing LA Sparks guard Dearica Hamby

Acclaro Medical confirmed on September 1 that it has terminated an employee who sent a racist text message to Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby. The incident occurred on August 24, when Hamby posted a screenshot of the message on social media and asked her followers to help identify the sender. Internet users identified the individual by the phone number provided in the screenshot, leading to the company's internal investigation and subsequent firing of the employee. This event follows a series of public instances involving racial abuse directed at WNBA players throughout the current season. While the league and players continue to advocate for increased safety and accountability, it remains unclear how the individual obtained the athlete's private contact information. The organization stated that the behavior described in the message violates its values and stands against its company standards regarding harassment and discrimination.

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