Op-Ed: How 'Love & Basketball' Rewrote The Rules On Balancing Romance And Ambition

On the film's 25th anniversary, Monica Wright’s story still echoes

I'm deeply honored and grateful to have written my first article for Essence. As a longtime fan of Love & Basketball, I took a deep dive into the brilliance and emotional depth of Monica Wright’s character—exploring her complexity, ambition, and quiet resilience. Her story remains as powerful and relevant today as ever, especially for Black women navigating love, identity, and purpose.

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https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/opinion/love-and-basketball-monica-and-quincy/

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