Serena Williams Lost, But It's A Win For Black Women Everywhere

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Serena Williams returning to tennis has sparked great conversation.​

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For most of her career, Serena's story has been dictated by other people. She's been told how to celebrate, how to behave, how to dress, how to be feminine, when to retire, and now, when and how she's allowed to come back. Despite becoming arguably the greatest tennis player of all time, she's never been free from the opinions of people who believe they have a say over her career. Her return to Wimbledon wasn't about proving she still belonged, it was her deciding, on her own terms, that she wasn't finished with tennis yet.

Serena Williams has been competing since she was 14 years old, and many choices have not been her own. Most choices of Black individuals are not their own, no matter their level of fame or accomplishment. Black people are told to be forever grateful for any achievement they get, because they're not supposed to be there; therefore, we should always be humble when we're "invited" to have a seat at the table.

Serena Williams' return to tennis was Serena taking ownership, and deciding when she will show up on her own terms.​

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Serena Williams losing at Wimbledon has taught us that it doesn't matter IF you succeed, it's about choice to decide for yourself.​

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