Black Fact = 1997 (October 31) – Violet Palmer, a black woman, became the first woman to officiate a NBA game (Dallas Mavericks at Vancouver Grizzlies) on this date. The NBA introduced two women officials in 1997. In 2006, she became the 1st woman to oversee an NBA postseason game.
During her 18 seasons, she officiated 919 NBA games. #theraydiotwins
