Tamika Catchings became the first female recipient of the National Civil Rights Museum Sports Legacy Award for her contributions to civil and human rights, and for laying the foundation for future leaders through her career in sports in the spirit of Dr. King. Here’s a look at what they’re saying about Catchings’ award:

Congrats Tamika! @Catchin24 becomes first woman to receive National Civil Rights Museum Sports Legacy Award! #MLKDay pic.twitter.com/1sPrt2Io2E

— NBA Cares (@nbacares) January 19, 2016

Congrats to 2015 IBHOF @IndianaFever Silver Medal inductee, @Catchin24! Very deserving of the prestigious award. https://t.co/KDDvRU8ZsS

— Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame (@HoopsHall) January 19, 2016

Congrats @Catchin24! Catchings becomes first woman to receive National Civil Rights Museum Sports Legacy Award! pic.twitter.com/6RkBbj98RN

— WNBA (@WNBA) January 19, 2016

Congratulations to @Catchin24 for her recognition by the National Civil Rights Museum. #legacy @IHSAA1 is proud of you and @IndianaFever.

— Bobby Cox (@cox_bobby) January 19, 2016

Congrats to @Catchin24 on receiving the Sports Legacy Award and for outstanding interview during Grizzlies/Pels game! #ReclaimMLK

— gary kloppenburg (@CoachKlop) January 19, 2016

Blazing another trail! Congrats Catch.@Catchin24 https://t.co/hiStBF7SQO

— Kelly Krauskopf (@k2indytex) January 19, 2016

.@Catchin24 congrats sis!!! You deserve only the best!!!!

— Delisha Milton-Jones (@DelishaMJones) January 18, 2016

https://twitter.com/Coach_Dunn/status/689301007390609412

Classy. @Catchin24 is 1st woman to receive NBA Sports Legacy Award. Indy is so lucky to have her.

— jennyamorlan (@JennyMorlan) January 18, 2016

Congratulations @Catchin24 on the Sports Legacy award today. Your mark on our community will be your service!

— Dr. Lewis Ferebee (@LewisDFerebee) January 19, 2016

Congrats to @Catchin24 on the Sports Legacy award!!! I've always been a huge fan. You're a boss on and off the court!!!

— Blue (@blue) January 19, 2016

Looking good @Catchin24 ! Congratulations on the Sports Legacy award.

— David Siegel (@DishNSwish) January 18, 2016

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@Catchin24 Class Act! Glad my Daughter gets to see you receive this award today! #rolemodel #GOAT pic.twitter.com/uTBLGYKhVJ

— AHibbs310 (@Ahibbs310) January 18, 2016

Congratulations @Catchin24 on your award! There is nobody more deserving. #rolemodel

— KJK's Mom (@lisa_kelley) January 19, 2016

@Catchin24 congrats on award!!! No one more deserving then you.

— Pamela Dale (@PamelaDaleBand) January 19, 2016

https://twitter.com/scarpix/status/689249327084998656

Watching @Catchin24 getting honored before the Grizzlies game was amazing! No one better to receive such an honor, congrats 💕

— naema (@naemaj11) January 18, 2016

#MLK Celebration #Memphis Grizz The legacy award ceremony was beautiful Congratulations @Catchin24 @JalenRose @SpencerHaywood

— Crystal Renee (@1crysrenee) January 18, 2016