Sports News of Saturday, 8 February 2020
Source: www.mynigeria.com
The World Wrestling Entertainment, WWE, has appointed its first full-time African American female referee.
Canyon Ceman, senior director of talent development, broke the news to Aja Smith that she was officially hired. A video that captured the moment was released by the company.
"That is the greatest moment of my life," Smith said through tears. "Having this platform as a female, as a female of color, is really an honor and I'm so thankful to be given this moment."
Both Smith and the company took to Twitter to share their excitement.
"Your love and support over the years has gotten me to this moment. This is bigger than me. To follow a dream. TO MAKE HISTORY. And I'm just getting started. We can do it all and I'm honored to be lighting the way. Let's change the world! #BlackGirlMagic," Smith tweeted.
https://t.co/tfTk5TqmzW Your love and support over the years has gotten me to this moment. This is bigger than me. To follow a dream. TO MAKE HISTORY. And I’m just getting started.????We can do it all and I’m honored to be lighting the way. Let’s change the world! #BlackGirlMagic
— Aja Smith (@PereraPower) February 5, 2020
For Aja Smith, a dream has now become history. https://t.co/3MODmf0dVx
— WWE (@WWE) February 6, 2020