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Like Serena: The Realities of Being a Black Female Athlete

Posted on March 28, 2015October 1, 2022 by Karléh Wilson

Serena Williams has an ambition and drive that is larger than life. This has helped her become the face of her sport, but she is consistently considered exceptional for a Black woman. The language used to describe her career goes like this: Serena Williams is an excellent tennis player even though she has a big…

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