Venus Williams celebrates her win over Peyton Stearns during a match at the Citi Open tennis tournament.
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The double standard of anger: The White male effort to police Angel Reese’s emotions
Delgreco Wilson is a leading political analyst, educator, and advocate whose work centers on empowering Black Americans through a deeper understanding of political strategy and its historical roots in the fight against systemic racism and White supremacy.
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Venus Williams makes surprise return to tennis — and hopes Serena joins the fun
Venus Williams is returning to professional tennis after more than a year away, making a surprise comeback at the DC Open. While focused on enjoying the game and staying in the moment, Venus admits she misses playing alongside her sister Serena, who retired in 2022, and would love to see her return too.
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Coco Gauff handles bad memories and top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka to earn first French Open title
Coco Gauff won her first French Open title by defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4, overcoming past heartbreak and challenging windy conditions. The 21-year-old American captured her second Grand Slam trophy, becoming the first U.S. woman to win at Roland-Garros since Serena Williams in 2015.
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Black women in sports: A personal and collective journey
Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper is publisher and CEO of the AFRO-American Newspapers. This week, she speaks to the contribution of Black women in the world of sports.
Posted inNational Sports
Women’s tennis players now eligible for paid maternity leave
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) announced a new maternity leave program, sponsored by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, offering 12 months of paid leave for pregnant players and two months for those becoming parents via surrogacy, adoption, or partner pregnancy. The program, retroactive to January 1, also provides fertility treatment grants.
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Serena Williams has a 2-book deal, starting with an ‘intimate’ and ‘open-hearted’ memoir
By Hillel ItalieAP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Now that she’s stepped back from the sport she dominated like few others, Serena Williams is ready to reflect. The tennis great has a two-book deal with the Random House Publishing Group, starting with an “intimate” memoir in which she will open up about everything from […]