WBA News Watch
An essential women's basketball news insider with opinions and latest updates
from author of The Vision and founder of the WBA.
“Read The Story And Know The Truth”
June 5, 2025 @ 1:15 am
CBN-The WNBA. Since 1997 the premier women’s basketball league has grown in popularity and gives talented women an opportunity to play basketball …
WBA and WNBA
June 2, 2025 @ 9:48 pm
I am Lightning N Mitchell, the founder of the (WBA) Women’s Basketball Association forerunners of the WNBA. Women’s Basketball Association was created …
WBA SHOOTING STAR FILM
June 2, 2025 @ 9:44 pm
The Women’s Basketball Associationist is now beginning to raise funds to produce an action movie of the Shooting Star Story. …
WNBA IDEA WHERE DID IT COME FROM ?
August 22, 2024 @ 8:50 pm
WBA FORERUNNERS OF THE WNBA This documentry film would open your eyes, where you would be able to see where …
HE IS UP 2 SOMETHING
August 22, 2024 @ 3:03 pm
We the Women’s Basketball Association have been working on a great story for you. We are hoping to bring it …
TEXAS GOLD FILM & SPORTS FESTIVAL
November 10, 2023 @ 9:10 pm
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL AWARD CEREMONY! Hightower High Girls Basketball Player: Madison Bob/Chandler Preston-Caver/Jaya Johnson- Stephen F. Austin Girls Basketball Player: Andrea Sturdivant/Aminah Dixon/Mannal Yusuf-Dulles …
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL AWARD CEREMONY!
November 2, 2023 @ 3:41 pm
“Greetings,”We here at the Women’s Basketball Association is excited about the High School Girls Basketball Award Ceremony! We will be presenting 3 …
UPDATE AWARD CEREMONY
November 1, 2023 @ 4:09 pm
***HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS*** Because of complication problem with the sound system at Omni Houston Hotel the location had been changed we had move; the event to LATITUDE …
“TEXAS GOLD FILM SPORT FESTIVAL”
October 31, 2023 @ 6:31 pm
Women’s Basketball Association will be hosting their high school girl basketball sports awards ceremony. Date: Nov/5/2023 StartTime 6:00 pm-7:00 Red Carpet…Shooting star film screaming at 7:00pm …
“TEXAS GOLD FILM & SPORTS FESTIVAL”
October 27, 2023 @ 12:52 am
Different maker is our top award that will be given out at the Texas Gold film & sports festival in …
“HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS AWARD CEREMONY”
October 27, 2023 @ 12:20 am
I would guess speaker at the High school award ceremony tonight was clay johnson former player of the los angeles …
“AWARD CEREMONY CEREMONY OCT/26/2023”
October 26, 2023 @ 11:30 pm
Here are some of the proud winners at the award ceremony tonight Oct 26/2023 at the blackarchives of mid america …
NEW LOCATION: OMNI HOUSTON GALLERIA,BALLROOM***
October 21, 2023 @ 3:03 pm
Location Change: Beautiful Omni Houston Galleria, Greenway Ballroom! Four Riverway, Houston, TX 77056 Ph-713-871-8181 Date: Nov/5/2023 Time 6:00 pm-7:00 Red Carpet…Shooting star film screening at 7:00pm Award ceremony …
High School Girl Sports Awards Ceremony
September 26, 2023 @ 5:26 pm
The Women’s Basketball Association will be hosting their high school girl basketball sports awards ceremony this Oct 26/2023 Time 7:00pm. This …
October 26 2023
September 13, 2023 @ 10:24 pm
SHOOTING STAR film will be shown at that time. The players that are selected their names and schools will go in …
{Coming Soon In October}
September 1, 2023 @ 5:56 pm
The Women’s Basketball Association will be honoring some of the upcoming high school star girls baksetball players. This event will …
“HOME OF THE WBA MUSEUM ROOM”
August 19, 2023 @ 4:50 pm
VISIT THE MUSEUM ROOM. KNOW THE HISTORY! “In 1992, The WBA toured over 20 states to introduce women’s professional basketball …
SUGAR LAND TX FILM FESTIVAL
August 16, 2023 @ 2:10 pm
We would only do two most shows between Now and End Of the Year! And we are excited about both …
GOD’S TIMING
July 23, 2023 @ 1:38 am
Don’t be dismayed by the “time” (GOD) is in control. Truth is never hidden! it’s only waiting on (GOD’s) timing. Something is coming that’s …
Branson Meadows Cinema 11
May 14, 2023 @ 12:36 am
“Saturday June 2 2023 at 10:10 am Branson Meadows Cinema 11screening Shooting Star“
It’s Showtime
March 23, 2023 @ 12:30 pm
“We Are Gearing Up For A Wonderful Year! See You At The Festivals”
High School Girls Wall Of Fame
March 1, 2023 @ 11:42 pm
New changes in the high girls wall of fame display tomorrow:
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
January 16, 2023 @ 2:32 pm
Program Schedule for Saturday, February 18, 2022 Harkins Shea 14 Theatre Theatre #2 147354 East Shea Boulevard Scottsdale, ArizonaDocumentary Feature – Feb. 18 Prevailing …
“NEW YEAR/NEW AWARDS”
January 11, 2023 @ 3:08 pm
These are pictures of the new “High School Girl Basketball Players” that were chosen to be inducted into Women ‘s Basketball …
NEW YEAR,NEW TRAILER
January 2, 2023 @ 8:33 pm
Let’s talk women’s professional basketball, the WNBA, where did it come from? How did it get started? Who started it? …
Congratulations Are In Order!
December 12, 2022 @ 3:16 pm
Shooting Star film has been selected for inclusion into our 5th Annual Worldwide Women’s Film Festival! February 17/19/2023 Harkins Theatres …
High School Basketball Wall Of Fame
November 18, 2022 @ 5:23 pm
We are the Women’s Basketball Association and we are excited about the upcoming season for these high school girl basketball …
“Gearing Up For High School Girls Varsity Basketball 2022 Season”
November 18, 2022 @ 5:12 pm
We are the Women’s Basketball Association and we are excited about the upcoming season for these high school girl basketball …
TWO BIG FILM FESTIVAL COMING SOON!
October 12, 2022 @ 9:19 pm
Women’s Basketball Association “SHOOTING STAR” “It’s a eye opener for our …
Know The Story
June 23, 2022 @ 11:23 pm
Know The Story. Visit the Black Archives Of Mid-America this summer. TITLE IX Now as I sit here in my …
SUMMER IS COMING
May 23, 2022 @ 5:01 pm
If you have not visted the black archives Of Mid-America Museum yet. This summer is a good time to do …
Proverbs14:25
May 18, 2022 @ 3:58 pm
Proverbs 14: 25″A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.”
3 POINT SPECIALIST AWARD
May 17, 2022 @ 10:36 am
Savannah Cardona and her Coach Alan Mitchell from Scottsdale Christian Academy. Savannah won the Robelyn Garcia 3 point specialist award 2022 …
IF YOU SEE THIS POSTER
May 16, 2022 @ 12:26 pm
If you ever see this poster in your media or a film festival in your City. We encourage you to …
SHOOTING STAR BOOK
May 11, 2022 @ 10:03 pm
Keep Your Eyes Open. “Because GOD Is On The Move Again.” The SHOOTING STAR Book Will Tell You All About …
BRANSON FILM FESTIVAL
April 25, 2022 @ 1:28 pm
SHOOTING STAR was successful in Branson. KEVIN SORBO done a great job in the presentation of the high school girls …
SHOOTING STAR
April 8, 2022 @ 11:26 am
Is Now Available Hardcover and Paperback In Amazon Store. It’s amazing what GOD can do when we believe!
WBA FORERUNNER OF WNBA
April 4, 2022 @ 6:31 pm
Come and learn the true story how God made it possible for women to finally be able to play professional …
“Robelyn Garcia 3 point specialist”
March 29, 2022 @ 12:50 pm
Women’s Baketball Association (WBA) forerunners of the WNBA is proud to announce the player which has recieved Robelyn Garcia 3 …
“Defensive Player Specialist”
March 17, 2022 @ 1:39 pm
Casper Classical Academy Student Receives Special Award from the Women’s Basketball Association Maren Hayward received the Women’s Basketball Association Defensive …
HIGH SCHOOL GIRL WALL OF FAME
March 10, 2022 @ 11:29 pm
Another player has been awarded one of the top four WBA awards for her performance. The WBA “Defensive Player Specialist Award” goes to Maren …
First City Film Festival 3/26/2022
March 7, 2022 @ 1:46 am
Leavenworth KS, First City Film Festival showing on March 26, 2022 at 4PM at Rivefront Community Center, and special guest …
Branson Film Festival 4/22/2022
March 7, 2022 @ 1:31 am
Kevin Sorbo is an American Film actor, producer, director and writer who will be presenting these awards Friday Night April …
“BRANSON FILM FESTIVAL”
February 19, 2022 @ 12:44 am
Kevin Sorbo is an American Film actor, producer, director and writer who will be presenting these awards Friday Night April …
High School BB Wall Of Fame
February 12, 2022 @ 9:28 pm
PICTURES OF 2 OF THE PLAYERS BB WALL OF FAME
TWO TO THE WALL OF FAME
February 12, 2022 @ 3:15 pm
Caelyn Ferguson, Heritage Christian Academy and Olivia Favero, Maranatha Christian Academy has been added to the HIGH SCHOOL GIRL BASKETBALL …
Special Guest Kevin Sorbo
February 10, 2022 @ 10:39 pm
Athletic Director/Head Grils “Varsity” Basketball Coaches We have now already selected players from your high school girls varsity basketball teams, …
SNEAK PEEK IN MUSEUM ROOM
February 1, 2022 @ 8:50 pm
WE WILL BE FINISHED SOON WITH THE NEW ADDITION OF THE HIGH SCHOOL GIRL BASKETBALL WALL OF FAME ADDED TO …
HIGH SCHOOL WALL of FAME
January 28, 2022 @ 1:27 pm
WOMAN’S BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION will be giving out 4 great achievement awards every year. The SARAH CAMPBELL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, LISA BRADDY …
High School Wall Fame
January 14, 2022 @ 3:14 pm
Coaches, Athletic Director and PrinciplesLeavenworth high school Varsity Girls Basketball Team along with Bonner Springs has been added to this …
“WBA ANNOUNCES A NEW AWARD”
January 5, 2022 @ 5:58 pm
The Women’s Basketball Association will be giving out a new award in 2022. Robelyn Garcia WBA 3 Point Specialist. This …
SHOOTING STAR NEW TRAILER
December 14, 2021 @ 10:26 pm
“GOD” Laid The Foundation
November 21, 2021 @ 8:28 pm
Coming soon SHOOTING STAR “GOD” laid the foundation; read this one Women’s Basketball Players fast lane to the truth, forerunners for the …
COMING SOON SHOOTING STAR
November 20, 2021 @ 5:53 pm
Introduction By Chrissy Fletcher… In an era when women had to go overseas to pursue their dream of playing professional …
“Day Of The Awards”
June 10, 2021 @ 4:30 pm
Date June/19/2021 TIME 2:00 PMat THE BLACK ARCHIVES OF MID-AMERICA1722 E. 17th TERRACE KANSAS CITY, MO 64127 Players Honored Olivia …
Sarah Campbell Achievement Award
June 2, 2021 @ 8:23 am
Date June/19/2021 TIME 2:00 PMAT:THE BLACK ARCHIVES OF MID-AMERICA1722 E. 17th TERRACE KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
KNOW THE STORY
May 5, 2021 @ 9:50 pm
VISIT THE MUSEUM Black Archives of Mid-America Museum 1722 E 17th Terrace Kansas City Missouri 64108
Player, History,Truth Of The WBA. (Visit The Museum)
April 30, 2021 @ 11:17 pm
Black Archives of Mid-America 1722 E 17th Terrace Kansas City Missouri 64108
“SHOOTING STAR”
April 22, 2021 @ 4:26 pm
Congratulations! Shooting Star: 30 min documentary has been chosen to be an Official Selection for the 7th annual Nevada Women’s …
NEW UPDATE
March 20, 2021 @ 9:30 pm
Unfortunate 41 Action News had to present the the Covid 19 shot story at the Arrowhead Stadium which took priority over my …
41 ACTION NEWS KSHB – TV
March 17, 2021 @ 11:08 pm
“41 Action News” will be doing a story this Thursday on the women’s basketball hall of fame room. You don’t want …
“700 CLUB EARLIER”
February 24, 2021 @ 9:12 pm
IF YOU MISSED THE 700 CLUB EARLIER ENJOY THIS FANTASTIC STORY NOW. JUST CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW. ALWAYSGOD BLESS
700 Club Schedule Update
February 10, 2021 @ 10:31 pm
By the grace of GOD the 700 Club will be airing the story of Lightning Mitchell and Women’s Basketball Association on …
NEW UPDATE ABOUT THE 700 CLUB
February 3, 2021 @ 10:10 pm
We have done the interview with the 700 club. And they will be airing our story this month. It will …
GREATINGS FROM THE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION:
December 25, 2020 @ 10:37 pm
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR IN 2021 MAY GOD FOREVER BLESS YOU IN THIS NEW YEAR “LOOK FOR US …
“THE VISION UPDATE”
December 16, 2020 @ 8:30 pm
“THE VISION” New Update: We just finished our new look for THE VISION trailer and many incredible new pieces in …
Never give up…keep the faith… New Update
December 2, 2020 @ 7:56 pm
The 700 Club have agreed to air our story THE VISION on their network during Black History Month 2021. They …
New Pictures For The Museum
November 9, 2020 @ 4:20 pm
“NEW PICTURE FOR THE Museum” JESUS SAID IT, AND I BELIEVE IT…“I am the vine, you are the branches; he …
HERE’S A NEW UPDATE
October 29, 2020 @ 5:49 pm
We are in the process of finishing our new space with the remolding of a basketball floor in it. We …
Never Give Up & Never Quit!
September 30, 2020 @ 5:07 pm
GOD always works in mysterious ways. Remember I previously said to keep your eyes open and your ears alert. Well, here …
“Exciting News”
September 22, 2020 @ 2:26 pm
Keep your eyes open and your ears alert. Listen we have some exciting news coming your way. Because that’s what …
FREE IF YOU GOT INTERNET…
August 12, 2020 @ 1:05 am
FREE… Can You Believe It, GOD Does Work In Mysterious Ways…Indianapolis Black Documentary Film Festival… Due to the COVID-19 it …
Keeping The Faith
July 15, 2020 @ 12:44 pm
Just because you don’t see JESUS working in every moment of your life situation. Don’t think he’s not because he …
“WBA EXHIBITION”
July 15, 2020 @ 12:23 pm
Here’s the Black Archives scene. And this is what we came up with by grace of our our Lord and …
It’s Almost Showtime!
May 26, 2020 @ 11:33 am
Get ready to enjoy this powerful documentary THE VISION and know the truth behind story. Click on the aawic link …
Coming May 29,2020 Don’t Miss Out
May 13, 2020 @ 11:55 am
We are excited about THE VISION film being a part of AAWIC project and Soul City Network which will be …
It’s A New Day
May 12, 2020 @ 1:53 pm
Covid – 19 virus is a invisible attack on all GOD creation. But remember JESUS see’s all and our victory …
The Vision New Look
May 9, 2020 @ 1:55 pm
Covid-19 virus is a invisible attack on all GOD creation. But remember JESUS see’s all and our victory is in …
A Permanent Home
March 22, 2020 @ 9:52 pm
Day of Honored I told you GOD was just getting started with this. THE VISION film is on its way …
Day of Honored
February 26, 2020 @ 11:01 pm
Day of Honored At The Black Archives Of Mid-America Museum this past weekend there was standing room only at the …
Sneak Peek!
December 21, 2019 @ 12:08 pm
Sneak Peek! Here’s a sneak peek of our display which will be featured at The Black Archives Of Mid-America Museum. …
The Vision is Coming to Television
November 10, 2019 @ 9:24 am
The Vision is Coming to Television Great news! RSUTV has agreed to review and potentially broadcast The Vision the their …
Attention Sports Editors!
October 26, 2019 @ 5:20 pm
Attention Sports Editors! Come celebrate with us as the Women’s Basketball Association and players are inducted into The Black Archives …
Birth of the WBA and Women’s Professional Basketball
October 13, 2019 @ 1:41 pm
Birth of the WBA and Women’s Professional Basketball Hear the history behind the WNBA and the man and players who …
2020 Black History Month Announcement
September 26, 2019 @ 11:19 pm
2020 Black History Month Announcement Next year in 2020, during BLACK HISTORY MONTH, The Black Archives of Mid-America in Kansas …
New Trailer for the Vision is Coming!
September 18, 2019 @ 11:42 pm
New Trailer for the Vision is Coming! We have a new trailer that should be up before the end of …
The Vision is a Success in KC
September 13, 2019 @ 7:32 am
The Vision is a Success in KC The Kansas City festival was far greater then we expected it to be. …
It’s Showtime KCMO!
August 25, 2019 @ 4:01 pm
It’s Showtime KCMO The Vision was another great success at the Great Lakes Christian Film Festival (August 1 – 4) …
Next Stop: Detroit
August 11, 2019 @ 11:28 am
Next Stop: Detroit The Vision was a great success in Buffalo, New York (August 1 – 4 at Great Lakes …
Tour Dates Announced
July 14, 2019 @ 4:01 pm
The Vision Tour Dates Announced! THE VISION documentary film has been doing great at film festivals. God has really been …
A New Look for The Vision
May 31, 2019 @ 5:04 pm
A New Look for The Vision We are excited to announce a new look for THE VISION with these event …
The Vision to Appear at the Will Rogers Motion Picture Festival
April 20, 2019 @ 1:33 pm
The Vision to Appear at the Will Rogers Motion Picture Festival Wonderful news continues for Spring 2019—THE VISION will be …
The Vision is coming to the African Film Festival
March 17, 2019 @ 2:13 pm
Coming soon to the African Film Festival June 27th – June 30th, 2019 (The Vision) is coming to The African …
Coming Soon
March 9, 2019 @ 1:33 pm
Coming soon to the Branson International Film Festival April 5 2019 Time: 4:00 p.m. White House Theater, Branson, Missouri (The …
Black History Month
February 13, 2019 @ 9:30 pm
Black History Month As we celebrate black history month, I thought it is important I share this piece of history …
The Vision is accepted into the Branson International Film Festival
December 20, 2018 @ 11:34 pm
The Vision is accepted into the Branson International Film Festival Wonderful news to end the 2018 year—THE VISION will be …
The Foundation Laid by the WBA
September 21, 2018 @ 9:44 pm
The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame just recently introduced the WBL as the first successful Women’s Professional Basketball League in …
Smithsonian National Museum Film Festival
August 30, 2018 @ 11:30 am
The Las Vegas Nevada film festival was another success for THE VISION and now we are looking forward in going …
Action on Filmfest in Las Vegas
August 18, 2018 @ 4:49 pm
Our documentary film has been selected to be shown at the Action On Filmfest in Las Vegas on August 23, …
25th Anniversary
July 13, 2018 @ 3:19 pm
25 years ago women’s professional basketball finally secured a formula that would give the American women the same opportunity that …
The Vision Wins “Best Documentary” in Hollywood
February 2, 2018 @ 9:24 pm
THE VISION took Best Documentary again in the Hollywood Art and Movie Awards THE VISION” has captured the eyes of …
The Vision Wins Best Documentary Film
November 20, 2017 @ 9:49 pm
THE VISION has been selected as the best documentary film in three film festivals! This story has been entered …
Documentary Film Showing in Kansas
October 12, 2017 @ 10:16 pm
The wait is over! Our new documentary film will be showing in Overland Park, KS on November 9 at 7:30 …
WBA Documentary and Film Festivals
June 23, 2017 @ 9:21 pm
Here are the dates and locations of some of the film festivals we will be in: Kansas City ……… May …
WBA Pioneers
June 15, 2017 @ 11:23 pm
Women basketball lovers under stand the whole story and be thankful for the pioneer efforts of the women who play …
WBA Foundation
June 15, 2017 @ 11:20 pm
A foundation is always laid before the home can be built. Then the beauty of it is seen. WNBA players, …
New Book Details
February 14, 2017 @ 11:03 pm
We have just finished the rewrite of “The Vision” and it should be available on Amazon as well as at …
Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
January 29, 2017 @ 11:50 am
Recently, we have started the process of getting WBA players into the Women’s Basketball Hall Of Fame. After contacting the …