October 28- On this day in 1997, Violette Palmer became the first Black female to referee a major-league, all-male sports league when she and Dee Kanter were hired by the NBA to referee games.
October 28- On this day in 1997, Violette Palmer became the first Black female to referee a major-league, all-male sports league when she and Dee Kanter were hired by the NBA to referee games.
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