By
Jessie Rossman, ACLU of Michigan at 4:21pm
In the midst of March Madness, even the most casual sports fans may notice that basketball referees are often amongst the least popular individuals on the court. At any given time, at least one team (and if you are really good, perhaps both) most likely believes that referees missed a good call or made a bad one.
In Melvindale, Michigan, however, a group of girls were ecstatic to see an additional referee on their court when they played the final game of their season last month. This third referee represented equal treatment, equal value and the ability of one person to make a difference when she speaks up.
