Women’s sports are experiencing a golden era of growth, but the financial disparities remain staggering, with the highest-paid female athletes earning a fraction of what their male counterparts make, and Black women athletes facing an even wider pay gap.
Serena Williams
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Kendrick Lamar Brings America to the Stage with a History-Making Super Bowl Halftime Show
Kendrick Lamar’s performance at the Super Bowl halftime show was a powerful exploration of Black identity, resistance, and artistic dominance, making it a cultural shift and a moment where hip-hop owned the stage.
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Serena Williams set to retire from tennis
‘I’ve suffered every injury imaginable, and I know my body.’
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Serena Williams’ message to medical professionals: listen to Black women
For tennis superstar Serena Williams, giving birth to her baby was a test for how loud and how often she would have to call out before finally being heard.
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‘King Richard’ is a crowd-pleaser
It’s easy to enjoy this classic, disarming American saga.
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‘Misogynoir’ on full display in the sports world
So far, 2021 seems to be the year of criticizing Black women. U.S. gymnast Simone Biles is just the recent target. Wikipedia states Black feminist Maya Bailey created the term “misogynoir” in 2010 to address misogyny directed toward Black women in American visual and popular culture. “Misogynoir really speaks to the resentment or hate of […]
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Serena Williams builds schools in Jamaica, Africa
Tennis megastar Serena Williams is going the extra mile in her philanthropic efforts to help those in
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Despite U.S. open loss, Serena Williams is still the greatest of all time
She may have lost another finals bid, but Williams’ legacy as the world’s greatest tennis player was solidified a long time ago.
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Serena Williams gets first Wheaties box cover, hopes to inspire next generation
After 23 Grand Slam singles title and 14 Grand Slam doubles titles, tennis champ Serena Williams finally gets a Wheaties box cover.
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Serena Williams holds court in a tutu after catsuit ban
Serena Williams’ Nike-designed, Black Panther-inspired suit was more function than fashion, created as a potentially life-saving tool to help the tennis great avoid blood clots by improving her blood circulation. Williams had said she suffered from blood clots during her pregnancy — the French Open appearance marked the 36-year-old’s triumphant return to tennis after giving birth to her daughter.