Lifestyle Sports5 Women in The NBA Making History Off the Court Essence GantMarch 11, 2015March 12, 2015 0 (Image:wnba.com) (Image:wnba.com) Laurel J. Richie Laurel J. Richie is the WNBA’s third president over the course of its 15-year history. Richie is the first African American to head a national sports league. 1 2 3 4 5